Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky)
Hosted at University of Kentucky · Lexington, KY
Wildcat is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Kentucky in Kentucky.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Kentucky, Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) is the Army ROTC battalion for Lexington and surrounding Kentucky. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Wildcat, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Transylvania University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Asbury University, and Berea College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Kentucky for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and nursing and health professions, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transylvania University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bluegrass Community and Technical College , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Asbury University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Berea College , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Centre College , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Kentucky University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky).
Academic programs at University of Kentucky
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) pursue degrees across University of Kentucky's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Kentucky'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: Lexington, KY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) is hosted at University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Transylvania University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, Asbury University, Berea College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Kentucky. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Wildcat Battalion (Kentucky)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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