Sooner Battalion
Hosted at University of Oklahoma · Norman, OK
The Sooner Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at University of Oklahoma.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Oklahoma, Sooner Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Norman and surrounding Oklahoma. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Sooner, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Christian University, Langston University, and University of Central Oklahoma into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Oklahoma 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 computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City University , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oklahoma Christian University , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Langston University , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Central Oklahoma , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oklahoma City Community College , OK | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Sooner Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Oklahoma
Cadets at Sooner Battalion pursue degrees across University of Oklahoma's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Oklahoma'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: Norman, OK
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sooner Battalion located?
- Sooner Battalion is hosted at University of Oklahoma in Norman, OK.
- Can students at other schools join Sooner Battalion?
- Yes — Sooner Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma Christian University, Langston University, University of Central Oklahoma. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Sooner Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Oklahoma. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Sooner Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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