Quaker Battalion
Hosted at California University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
Quaker Battalion draws cadets from California University of Pennsylvania and surrounding Pennsylvania campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of California University of Pennsylvania, Quaker 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 Quaker.
Cadets from Drexel University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, and Villanova University cross-enroll into Quaker Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the California University of Pennsylvania campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. California University of Pennsylvania's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Temple University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph's University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Villanova University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Salle University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holy Family University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Quaker Battalion.
Academic programs at California University of Pennsylvania
Cadets at Quaker Battalion pursue degrees across California University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California University of Pennsylvania'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: Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Quaker Battalion located?
- Quaker Battalion is hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Quaker Battalion?
- Yes — Quaker Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Drexel University, Temple University, Saint Joseph's University, Villanova University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Quaker Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at California University of Pennsylvania. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Quaker Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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