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Army ROTC at University of North Dakota

Yes — University of North Dakota hosts Army ROTC on campus through Fighting Hawks Battalion.

Fighting Hawks Battalion · Fighting Hawks

Fighting Hawks Battalion commissions cadets from University of North Dakota into the U.S. Army.

Fighting Hawks Battalion
FY2012: 23 officers commissioned2012: 110 cadets enrolledSource: GAO, GAO-14-93 (published 2013). Later years are not public.

About this program

Operating out of University of North Dakota, Fighting Hawks Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Fighting Hawks.

Cadets from Northland Community and Technical College and Mayville State University cross-enroll into Fighting Hawks Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of North Dakota campus.

Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of North Dakota's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and international affairs and language study give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.

Scholarships at this unit

AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard)

Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.

Service obligation: 8 years

AROTC Green-to-Gold

Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).

Service obligation: 8 years

AROTC 3-Year Advanced

On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.

Service obligation: 6 years

AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship

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

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Location: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58202

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Army ROTC FAQ

Does University of North Dakota have Army ROTC?

Yes — University of North Dakota hosts Army ROTC on campus through Fighting Hawks Battalion.

Is Fighting Hawks Battalion a host unit or cross-town?

Fighting Hawks Battalion is the host unit, based at University of North Dakota. We have no cross-town partner schools on record for it.

Where is Fighting Hawks Battalion located?

Fighting Hawks Battalion is hosted at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of North Dakota campus.

Which colleges and universities can attend Fighting Hawks Battalion?

In addition to University of North Dakota, students enrolled at Northland Community and Technical College and Mayville State University can contract through Fighting Hawks 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 Fighting Hawks 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 Fighting Hawks 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 I commission through Fighting Hawks Battalion as any major?

Army programs take students from most majors at University of North Dakota. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.

How do I contact Fighting Hawks Battalion?

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