Bearcat Battalion
Hosted at University of Cincinnati · Cincinnati, OH
Bearcat is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Cincinnati in Ohio.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Cincinnati campus in Cincinnati, Bearcat Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Xavier University, Miami University Hamilton, Northern Kentucky University, and Mount Saint Joseph University contract through Bearcat Battalion and travel to University of Cincinnati 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 Bearcat Battalion. Academically, University of Cincinnati 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Kentucky University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Saint Joseph University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Xavier University Cincinnati, OH | cross-town | 15.8 mi | — |
| Miami University Hamilton Hamilton, OH | cross-town | 28.5 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
High-school senior scholarship covering full tuition + books at most public schools or up to a fixed amount at private schools. Requires a competitive board score, fitness test, and SAT/ACT minimums.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at University of Cincinnati
Cadets at Bearcat Battalion pursue degrees across University of Cincinnati's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Cincinnati'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: Cincinnati, OH 45103
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bearcat Battalion located?
- Bearcat Battalion is hosted at University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH 45103.
- Can students at other schools join Bearcat Battalion?
- Yes — Bearcat Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Northern Kentucky University, Mount Saint Joseph University, Xavier University, Miami University Hamilton. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bearcat Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Cincinnati. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bearcat Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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