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Phoenix Battalion · Phoenix
Phoenix Battalion runs Army ROTC at Elon University for cadets across North Carolina.
About this program
For cadets at Elon University, the path to a commission runs through Phoenix Battalion. The unit goes by the Phoenix. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Elon University, the unit serves cadets from High Point University, Greensboro College, North Carolina A&T, and UNC Greensboro 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, Elon University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, 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 Phoenix Battalion by commuting to Elon University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Elon University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Elon University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Elon University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Elon University.
Contact & location
Located at: Elon University, Elon, NC 27244-2010
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Phoenix Battalion located?
Phoenix Battalion is hosted at Elon University in North Carolina. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Elon University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Phoenix Battalion?
In addition to Elon University, students enrolled at High Point University, Greensboro College, North Carolina A&T, and UNC Greensboro can contract through Phoenix Battalion 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 Phoenix Battalion?
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 Phoenix Battalion?
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.
Can students at other schools join Phoenix Battalion?
Yes — Phoenix Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, High Point University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Phoenix Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Elon 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 Phoenix Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Phoenix Battalion?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
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