Gamecock Battalion
Hosted at University of South Carolina · Columbia, SC
Army ROTC at University of South Carolina trains cadets for the U.S. Army in South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Gamecock Battalion is University of South Carolina's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Gamecock Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Benedict College, Allen University, Columbia College, and Newberry College as well as University of South Carolina. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. University of South Carolina cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and nursing and health professions drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Allen University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Columbia College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Newberry College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Gamecock Battalion.
Academic programs at University of South Carolina
Cadets at Gamecock Battalion pursue degrees across University of South Carolina's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Carolina'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: Columbia, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gamecock Battalion located?
- Gamecock Battalion is hosted at University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.
- Can students at other schools join Gamecock Battalion?
- Yes — Gamecock Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Benedict College, Allen University, Columbia College, Newberry College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Gamecock Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Gamecock Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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