Ram Battalion
Hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University · , VA
Ram Battalion draws cadets from Virginia Commonwealth University and surrounding Virginia campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Virginia Commonwealth University, Ram Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Ram.
Cadets from University of Richmond, Virginia Union University, and Virginia State University cross-enroll into Ram Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Virginia Commonwealth University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Virginia Commonwealth University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Richmond Richmond, VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Virginia Union University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Virginia State University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Ram Battalion.
Academic programs at Virginia Commonwealth University
Cadets at Ram Battalion pursue degrees across Virginia Commonwealth University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Virginia Commonwealth 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: , VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ram Battalion located?
- Ram Battalion is hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University in , VA.
- Can students at other schools join Ram Battalion?
- Yes — Ram Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Richmond, Virginia Union University, Virginia State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Ram Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Virginia Commonwealth 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 Ram Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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