Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)
Hosted at Villanova University · , PA
Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) runs Army ROTC at Villanova University for cadets across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Villanova University, the path to a commission runs through Wildcat Battalion (Villanova). The unit goes by the Wildcat. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Villanova University, the unit serves cadets from Cabrini University, Eastern University, Rosemont College, and Bryn Mawr 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, Villanova University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabrini University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rosemont College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bryn Mawr College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Haverford College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph's University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (Villanova).
Academic programs at Villanova University
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) pursue degrees across Villanova University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Villanova University'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: , PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) is hosted at Villanova University in , PA.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Cabrini University, Eastern University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Villanova University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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