Wisconsin Badger Battalion
Hosted at University of Wisconsin–Madison · Madison, WI
Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison commissions officers alongside Edgewood College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Wisconsin Badger Battalion is University of Wisconsin–Madison's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Wisconsin Badger Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Edgewood College, Madison College, and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater as well as University of Wisconsin–Madison. 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 Wisconsin–Madison cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and history and the humanities drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgewood College , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Madison College , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Wisconsin–Whitewater , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wisconsin Badger Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Wisconsin–Madison
Cadets at Wisconsin Badger Battalion pursue degrees across University of Wisconsin–Madison's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Wisconsin–Madison'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: Madison, WI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wisconsin Badger Battalion located?
- Wisconsin Badger Battalion is hosted at University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, WI.
- Can students at other schools join Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
- Yes — Wisconsin Badger Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Edgewood College, Madison College, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wisconsin Badger Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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