Bruin Battalion
Hosted at University of California, Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA
Army ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at University of California, Los Angeles runs as Bruin Battalion, an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army.
Partner schools — California State University, Northridge, Loyola Marymount University, Pepperdine University, and Santa Monica College — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Bruin Battalion ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of California, Los Angeles is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loyola Marymount University Los Angeles, CA | cross-town | 11.3 mi | — |
| Santa Monica College Santa Monica, CA | cross-town | 13.2 mi | — |
| California State University, Northridge Northridge, CA | cross-town | 20.9 mi | — |
| Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA | cross-town | 21.0 mi | — |
| Pepperdine University Malibu, CA | cross-town | 26.5 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at University of California, Los Angeles
Cadets at Bruin Battalion pursue degrees across University of California, Los Angeles's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, Los Angeles's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bruin Battalion located?
- Bruin Battalion is hosted at University of California, Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA 90095-1405.
- Can students at other schools join Bruin Battalion?
- Yes — Bruin Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Loyola Marymount University, Santa Monica College, California State University, Northridge, Pierce College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bruin Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Los Angeles. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bruin Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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