Pershing Rifles Battalion
Hosted at University of Nebraska–Lincoln · Lincoln, NE
Pershing Rifles Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, NE.
Quick facts
About this program
Pershing Rifles Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Nebraska Wesleyan University, Doane University, Union College, and Concordia University Nebraska 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 Nebraska–Lincoln 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Wesleyan University , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Doane University , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Union College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Nebraska , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pershing Rifles Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Cadets at Pershing Rifles Battalion pursue degrees across University of Nebraska–Lincoln's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Nebraska–Lincoln'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: Lincoln, NE
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pershing Rifles Battalion located?
- Pershing Rifles Battalion is hosted at University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, NE.
- Can students at other schools join Pershing Rifles Battalion?
- Yes — Pershing Rifles Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Nebraska Wesleyan University, Doane University, Union College, Concordia University Nebraska. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pershing Rifles Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Pershing Rifles Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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