Fighting Hawks Battalion
Hosted at University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND
Fighting Hawks Battalion commissions cadets from University of North Dakota into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of North Dakota, Fighting Hawks 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 Fighting Hawks.
Cadets from Northland Community and Technical College and Mayville State University cross-enroll into Fighting Hawks Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of North Dakota campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of North Dakota's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and international affairs and language study give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Community and Technical College , ND | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mayville State University , ND | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Fighting Hawks Battalion.
Academic programs at University of North Dakota
Cadets at Fighting Hawks Battalion pursue degrees across University of North Dakota's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of North Dakota'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: Grand Forks, ND
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fighting Hawks Battalion located?
- Fighting Hawks Battalion is hosted at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.
- Can students at other schools join Fighting Hawks Battalion?
- Yes — Fighting Hawks Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Northland Community and Technical College, Mayville State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Fighting Hawks Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of North Dakota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Fighting Hawks Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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