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Spartan Battalion (Aurora) · Spartan
Spartan Battalion (Aurora) runs Army ROTC at Aurora University for cadets across Illinois.
About this program
For cadets at Aurora University, the path to a commission runs through Spartan Battalion (Aurora). The unit goes by the Spartan. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Aurora University, the unit serves cadets from Waubonsee Community College, North Central College, and Benedictine 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, Aurora University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside computer science and cybersecurity, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships available here
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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Spartan Battalion (Aurora) by commuting to Aurora University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Aurora University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Aurora University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Aurora University.
Contact & location
Located at: Aurora University, Aurora, IL 60506-4892
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Spartan Battalion (Aurora) located?
Spartan Battalion (Aurora) is hosted at Aurora University in Aurora, Illinois. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Aurora University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
In addition to Aurora University, students enrolled at Waubonsee Community College, North Central College, and Benedictine University can contract through Spartan Battalion (Aurora) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
How big is the corps at Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; Army ROTC battalions in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
Yes — Spartan Battalion (Aurora) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Waubonsee Community College, North Central College, Benedictine University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Spartan Battalion (Aurora) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Aurora 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 Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Spartan Battalion (Aurora)?
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