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