Maroon Battalion
Hosted at University of Chicago · Chicago, IL
Maroon Battalion commissions cadets from University of Chicago into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of Chicago, the path to a commission runs through Maroon Battalion. The unit goes by the Maroon. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Chicago, the unit serves cadets from Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, and Eastern Illinois University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, University of Chicago is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| DePaul University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Illinois University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Chicago State University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Xavier University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maroon Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Chicago
Cadets at Maroon Battalion pursue degrees across University of Chicago's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Chicago'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: Chicago, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maroon Battalion located?
- Maroon Battalion is hosted at University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Maroon Battalion?
- Yes — Maroon Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, Eastern Illinois University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maroon Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Chicago. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Maroon Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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