Gator Battalion
Hosted at University of Florida · Gainesville, FL
Army ROTC at University of Florida commissions officers alongside Santa Fe College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Gator Battalion is University of Florida's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Gator Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Santa Fe College and Saint Leo University as well as University of Florida. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. University of Florida cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and computer science and cybersecurity drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Leo University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Gator Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Florida
Cadets at Gator Battalion pursue degrees across University of Florida's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Florida'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: Gainesville, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gator Battalion located?
- Gator Battalion is hosted at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
- Can students at other schools join Gator Battalion?
- Yes — Gator Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Santa Fe College, Saint Leo University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Gator Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Florida. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Gator Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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