Army ROTCRanger ChallengeDrill TeamColor GuardArmy ROTC at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Rebel Battalion · Rebel
Army ROTC at University of Nevada, Las Vegas contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
About this program
Rebel Battalion is University of Nevada, Las Vegas's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Rebel Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Nevada State University and College of Southern Nevada as well as University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. University of Nevada, Las Vegas cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and engineering and physical sciences drawing strong cohorts.
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 Rebel Battalion by commuting to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Rebel Battalion located?
Rebel Battalion is hosted at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Rebel Battalion?
In addition to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, students enrolled at Nevada State University and College of Southern Nevada can contract through Rebel 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 Rebel 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 Rebel 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 Rebel Battalion?
Yes — Rebel Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Rebel Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Rebel Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Rebel Battalion?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.