Highlander Battalion
Hosted at University of California, Riverside · Riverside, CA
The Highlander Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at University of California, Riverside.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of California, Riverside campus in Riverside, Highlander Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from California State University, San Bernardino, California Baptist University, University of Redlands, and California Polytechnic State University, Pomona contract through Highlander Battalion and travel to University of California, Riverside for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Highlander Battalion. Academically, University of California, Riverside is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, San Bernardino , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California Baptist University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Redlands , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California Polytechnic State University, Pomona , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Sierra University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Highlander Battalion.
Academic programs at University of California, Riverside
Cadets at Highlander Battalion pursue degrees across University of California, Riverside's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, Riverside'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: Riverside, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highlander Battalion located?
- Highlander Battalion is hosted at University of California, Riverside in Riverside, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Highlander Battalion?
- Yes — Highlander Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including California State University, San Bernardino, California Baptist University, University of Redlands, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Highlander Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Riverside. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Highlander Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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