Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan)
Hosted at Wesleyan University · Middletown, CT
Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) trains cadets at Wesleyan University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Wesleyan University campus in Middletown, Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Trinity College, Connecticut College, and Central Connecticut State University contract through Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) and travel to Wesleyan University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan). Academically, Wesleyan University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity College , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Connecticut College , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Central Connecticut State University , CT | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan).
Academic programs at Wesleyan University
Cadets at Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) pursue degrees across Wesleyan University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Wesleyan 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: Middletown, CT
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) located?
- Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) is hosted at Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT.
- Can students at other schools join Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan)?
- Yes — Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Trinity College, Connecticut College, Central Connecticut State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Wesleyan 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 Cardinal Battalion (Wesleyan)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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