Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate)
Hosted at University of South Carolina Upstate · Spartanburg, SC
The Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) commissions U.S. Army officers at University of South Carolina Upstate.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of South Carolina Upstate campus in Spartanburg, Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Wofford College, Converse University, Spartanburg Methodist College, and Spartanburg Community College contract through Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) and travel to University of South Carolina Upstate for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate). Academically, University of South Carolina Upstate is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Converse University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spartanburg Methodist College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spartanburg Community College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate).
Academic programs at University of South Carolina Upstate
Cadets at Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) pursue degrees across University of South Carolina Upstate's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Carolina Upstate'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: Spartanburg, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) located?
- Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) is hosted at University of South Carolina Upstate in Spartanburg, SC.
- Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate)?
- Yes — Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Wofford College, Converse University, Spartanburg Methodist College, Spartanburg Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina Upstate. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Eagle Battalion (USC Upstate)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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