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Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) trains cadets at Lock Haven University for service in the U.S. Army.
About this program
Headquartered on the Lock Haven University campus in Pennsylvania, Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Penn State Lock Haven, Susquehanna University, and Bucknell University contract through Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) and travel to Lock Haven 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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven). Academically, Lock Haven University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) by commuting to Lock Haven University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Lock Haven University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Lock Haven University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Lock Haven University.
Contact & location
Located at: Lock Haven University, PA
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) located?
Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) is hosted at Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Lock Haven University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
In addition to Lock Haven University, students enrolled at Penn State Lock Haven, Susquehanna University, and Bucknell University can contract through Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) 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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
Yes — Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Penn State Lock Haven, Susquehanna University, Bucknell University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Pride Battalion (Lock Haven) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Lock Haven 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 Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Pride Battalion (Lock Haven)?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
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