Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse)
Hosted at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse · La Crosse, WI
Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) hosts Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and 3 partner schools across Wisconsin.
Quick facts
About this program
Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) sits inside University of Wisconsin–La Crosse as the campus's Army ROTC battalion. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Army officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
Viterbo University, Western Technical College, and Winona State University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse). All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
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. On the academic side, University of Wisconsin–La Crosse draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as mathematics and applied analytics, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viterbo University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Western Technical College , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Winona State University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse).
Academic programs at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse
Cadets at Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) pursue degrees across University of Wisconsin–La Crosse's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Wisconsin–La Crosse'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: La Crosse, WI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) located?
- Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) is hosted at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse in La Crosse, WI.
- Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse)?
- Yes — Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Viterbo University, Western Technical College, Winona State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Eagle Battalion (UW-La Crosse) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Wisconsin–La Crosse. 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 (UW-La Crosse)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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