Hawkeye Battalion
Hosted at University of Iowa · Iowa City, IA
Hawkeye Battalion commissions cadets from University of Iowa into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Iowa, Hawkeye Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Hawkeye.
Cadets from Coe College, Cornell College, Mount Mercy University, and Kirkwood Community College cross-enroll into Hawkeye Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Iowa campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Iowa's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coe College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cornell College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Mercy University , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kirkwood Community College , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Ambrose University , IA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Hawkeye Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Iowa
Cadets at Hawkeye Battalion pursue degrees across University of Iowa's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Iowa'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: Iowa City, IA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hawkeye Battalion located?
- Hawkeye Battalion is hosted at University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA.
- Can students at other schools join Hawkeye Battalion?
- Yes — Hawkeye Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Coe College, Cornell College, Mount Mercy University, Kirkwood Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Hawkeye Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Iowa. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Hawkeye Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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