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Maverick Battalion (UNO) · Maverick
Maverick Battalion (UNO) commissions cadets from University of Nebraska Omaha into the U.S. Army.
About this program
For cadets at University of Nebraska Omaha, the path to a commission runs through Maverick Battalion (UNO). The unit goes by the Maverick. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Nebraska Omaha, the unit serves cadets from Creighton University, Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, and Metropolitan Community College 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, University of Nebraska Omaha is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, 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 Maverick Battalion (UNO) by commuting to University of Nebraska Omaha.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0225
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Maverick Battalion (UNO) located?
Maverick Battalion (UNO) is hosted at University of Nebraska Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Nebraska Omaha campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
In addition to University of Nebraska Omaha, students enrolled at Creighton University, Bellevue University, College of Saint Mary, and Metropolitan Community College can contract through Maverick Battalion (UNO) 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 Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
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 Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
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 Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
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 Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
Yes — Maverick Battalion (UNO) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including College of Saint Mary, Creighton University, Metropolitan Community College, Bellevue University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Maverick Battalion (UNO) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nebraska Omaha. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Maverick Battalion (UNO)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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