Maverick Battalion (UNO)
Hosted at University of Nebraska Omaha · Omaha, NE
Maverick Battalion (UNO) commissions cadets from University of Nebraska Omaha into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of Nebraska Omaha, the path to a commission runs through Maverick Battalion (UNO). The unit goes by the Maverick. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Nebraska Omaha, the unit serves cadets from Creighton University, Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, and Metropolitan Community College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, University of Nebraska Omaha is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bellevue University , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| College of Saint Mary , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Metropolitan Community College , NE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maverick Battalion (UNO).
Academic programs at University of Nebraska Omaha
Cadets at Maverick Battalion (UNO) pursue degrees across University of Nebraska Omaha's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Nebraska Omaha'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: Omaha, NE
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maverick Battalion (UNO) located?
- Maverick Battalion (UNO) is hosted at University of Nebraska Omaha in Omaha, NE.
- Can students at other schools join Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
- Yes — Maverick Battalion (UNO) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Creighton University, Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, Metropolitan Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maverick Battalion (UNO) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nebraska Omaha. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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