Patriot Battalion (UDC)
Hosted at University of the District of Columbia · , DC
Army ROTC at University of the District of Columbia contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at University of the District of Columbia runs as Patriot Battalion (UDC), an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army.
Partner schools — Howard University, Trinity Washington University, and Catholic University of America — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Patriot Battalion (UDC) ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of the District of Columbia is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (UDC).
Academic programs at University of the District of Columbia
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (UDC) pursue degrees across University of the District of Columbia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of the District of Columbia'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: , DC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (UDC) located?
- Patriot Battalion (UDC) is hosted at University of the District of Columbia in , DC.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (UDC)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (UDC) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Howard University, Trinity Washington University, Catholic University of America. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (UDC) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of the District of Columbia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Patriot Battalion (UDC)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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