Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake)
Hosted at Wake Forest University · Winston-Salem, NC
Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) draws cadets from Wake Forest University and surrounding North Carolina campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Wake Forest University, the path to a commission runs through Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake). The unit goes by the Demon Deacon. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Wake Forest University, the unit serves cadets from Winston-Salem State University, Salem College, High Point University, and Elon University 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, Wake Forest University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem College Winston-Salem, NC | cross-town | 3.8 mi | — |
| Winston-Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC | cross-town | 4.2 mi | — |
| High Point University High Point, NC | cross-town | 19.3 mi | — |
| Elon University Elon, NC | cross-town | 43.2 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Wake Forest University
Cadets at Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) pursue degrees across Wake Forest University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Wake Forest 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: Winston-Salem, NC 27106
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) located?
- Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) is hosted at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
- Can students at other schools join Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake)?
- Yes — Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Salem College, Winston-Salem State University, High Point University, Elon University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Wake Forest 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 Demon Deacon Battalion (Wake)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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