Husky Battalion
Hosted at University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT
Husky Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.
Quick facts
About this program
Husky Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, and Trinity College alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. University of Connecticut brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Connecticut State University , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Central Connecticut State University , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Hartford , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity College , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Coast Guard Academy New London, CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Husky Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Connecticut
Cadets at Husky Battalion pursue degrees across University of Connecticut's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Connecticut'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: Storrs, CT
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Husky Battalion located?
- Husky Battalion is hosted at University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.
- Can students at other schools join Husky Battalion?
- Yes — Husky Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, Trinity College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Husky Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Connecticut. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Husky Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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