Bulldog Battalion (UGA)
Hosted at University of Georgia · Athens, GA
Bulldog Battalion (UGA) commissions cadets from University of Georgia into the U.S. Army.
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About this program
Operating out of University of Georgia, Bulldog Battalion (UGA) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Bulldog.
Cadets from University of North Georgia (extension), Athens Technical College, and Piedmont University cross-enroll into Bulldog Battalion (UGA) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Georgia campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Georgia's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia (extension) , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Athens Technical College Athens, GA | cross-town | 2.8 mi | — |
| Piedmont University Demorest, GA | cross-town | 43.7 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
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at University of Georgia
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (UGA) pursue degrees across University of Georgia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Georgia'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.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (UGA) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (UGA) is hosted at University of Georgia in Athens, GA 30602.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (UGA)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (UGA) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of North Georgia (extension), Athens Technical College, Piedmont University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (UGA) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Georgia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bulldog Battalion (UGA)?
- Reach the unit at armyrotc@uga.edu. Phone: 706-542-1956. Official site: https://armyrotc.uga.edu.
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