Pride Battalion (USC Aiken)
Hosted at University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC
Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) runs Army ROTC at University of South Carolina Aiken for cadets across South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of South Carolina Aiken, the path to a commission runs through Pride Battalion (USC Aiken). The unit goes by the Pacer. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of South Carolina Aiken, the unit serves cadets from Augusta University, Aiken Technical College, and Paine College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, University of South Carolina Aiken is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta University Augusta, SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Aiken Technical College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Paine College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pride Battalion (USC Aiken).
Academic programs at University of South Carolina Aiken
Cadets at Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) pursue degrees across University of South Carolina Aiken's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Carolina Aiken'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: Aiken, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) located?
- Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) is hosted at University of South Carolina Aiken in Aiken, SC.
- Can students at other schools join Pride Battalion (USC Aiken)?
- Yes — Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Augusta University, Aiken Technical College, Paine College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pride Battalion (USC Aiken) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina Aiken. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Pride Battalion (USC Aiken)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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