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Ute Battalion · Ute
Ute Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Utah for cadets across Utah.
About this program
Operating out of University of Utah, Ute 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 Ute.
Cadets from Westminster University, Salt Lake Community College, and Weber State University cross-enroll into Ute Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Utah campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Utah's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
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 Ute Battalion by commuting to University of Utah.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Utah.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Utah.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Utah.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9008
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Ute Battalion located?
Ute Battalion is hosted at University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Utah. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Utah campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Ute Battalion?
In addition to University of Utah, students enrolled at Westminster University, Salt Lake Community College, and Weber State University can contract through Ute 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 Ute 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 Ute 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 Ute Battalion?
Yes — Ute Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Westminster University, Salt Lake Community College, Weber State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Ute Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Utah. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Ute Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Ute Battalion?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
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