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Hoya Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Georgetown University and 3 partner schools across District of Columbia.
About this program
The Hoya Battalion is one of the most storied Army ROTC programs in the country, drawing cadets from eight Washington, D.C.-area institutions built around Georgetown University — including The Catholic University of America, The George Washington University, the University of the District of Columbia, Trinity Washington University, and the Institute for World Politics. Cadets become officers through a balanced program of academics, rigorous military training, and leadership development.
Georgetown's Army history is exceptional in its depth: the first Georgetown student — who later served in Congress — was also its first cadet in 1791, and across more than 220 years the battalion has commissioned over 4,100 officers, among them a former Army Chief of Staff. In 2012, U.S. Army Cadet Command ranked the Hoya Battalion the top Senior ROTC battalion in the nation out of 272 programs.
The cadre develop each cadet individually, setting and enforcing standards while ensuring cadets are prepared physically, mentally, and academically to earn a commission and lead soldiers. New Hoya officers join a long line of distinguished graduates who have served in every major American conflict.
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 Hoya Battalion by commuting to Georgetown University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.
Contact & location
Phone: 202-687-7023
Site: https://rotc.georgetown.edu
Located at: Georgetown University, Washington, DC 20057-0001
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Hoya Battalion located?
Hoya Battalion is hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, District of Columbia. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Georgetown University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Hoya Battalion?
In addition to Georgetown University, students enrolled at George Washington University, American University, and Marymount University can contract through Hoya 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 Hoya 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 Hoya 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.
How big is the corps at Hoya Battalion?
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.
What is the Hoya Battalion's national ranking and history?
In 2012, U.S. Army Cadet Command ranked the Hoya Battalion the #1 Senior ROTC battalion in the nation out of 272 programs. Its roots trace to 1791, when the first Georgetown student became its first cadet, and over more than 220 years the battalion has commissioned more than 4,100 officers — including a former Army Chief of Staff.
Is the Hoya Battalion a cross-town program?
Yes. Eight academic institutions in the D.C. area form the Hoya Battalion around Georgetown, including The Catholic University of America, The George Washington University, the University of the District of Columbia, Trinity Washington University, and the Institute for World Politics.
Can students at other schools join Hoya Battalion?
Yes — Hoya Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including George Washington University, American University, Marymount University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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