Triton Battalion
Hosted at University of California, San Diego · La Jolla, CA
Triton Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of California, San Diego for cadets across California.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of California, San Diego, Triton Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Triton.
Cadets from San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and California State University San Marcos cross-enroll into Triton Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of California, San Diego campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of California, San Diego's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and mathematics and applied analytics give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of San Diego , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Point Loma Nazarene University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California State University San Marcos , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Triton Battalion.
Academic programs at University of California, San Diego
Cadets at Triton Battalion pursue degrees across University of California, San Diego's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, San Diego'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: La Jolla, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Triton Battalion located?
- Triton Battalion is hosted at University of California, San Diego in La Jolla, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Triton Battalion?
- Yes — Triton Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including San Diego State University, University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, California State University San Marcos. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Triton Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, San Diego. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Triton Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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