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Husky Battalion · Husky
Husky Battalion runs Army ROTC from University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT.
About this program
UConn Army ROTC—known as the Nathan Hale Battalion—teaches leadership through classroom military science, leadership labs, physical training, and field training exercises, preparing cadets to earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the Active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. The program has deep roots at the University of Connecticut, tracing back to its ROTC commissioning class of 1918.
A defining feature of the Nathan Hale Battalion is its statewide reach: the program extends to roughly ten campuses across Connecticut. The University of Connecticut in Storrs serves as the host school and the University of New Haven as an extension school, with cadets also drawn from institutions such as Central Connecticut State University and Eastern Connecticut State University. Classes and labs are held at either the host or extension schools, so cadets attend from wherever their home campus falls within the battalion's network while receiving the same training and support.
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 Husky Battalion by commuting to University of Connecticut.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Connecticut.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Connecticut.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Connecticut.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Connecticut.
Contact & location
Site: https://armyrotc.uconn.edu
Located at: University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Husky Battalion located?
Husky Battalion is hosted at University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Connecticut campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Husky Battalion?
In addition to University of Connecticut, students enrolled at Eastern Connecticut State University, Central Connecticut State University, University of Hartford, Trinity College, and Coast Guard Academy can contract through Husky 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 Husky 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 Husky 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 Husky 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.
Is UConn's battalion also known by another name?
Yes—UConn Army ROTC is the Nathan Hale Battalion.
How widely does the Nathan Hale Battalion reach across Connecticut?
The program extends to about ten Connecticut campuses, with UConn Storrs as the host school and the University of New Haven as an extension school; classes and labs are held at the host or extension schools.
Can students at other schools join Husky Battalion?
Yes — Husky Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Eastern Connecticut State University, Trinity College, University of Hartford, Central Connecticut State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Interested in Husky Battalion?
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