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Husky Battalion (UW) · Husky
The Husky Battalion (UW) commissions U.S. Army officers at University of Washington.
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Washington, Husky Battalion (UW) is the Army ROTC battalion for Seattle and surrounding Washington. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Husky, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, and Saint Martin's University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Washington for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 (UW) by commuting to University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Washington.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Husky Battalion (UW) located?
Husky Battalion (UW) is hosted at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Washington campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Husky Battalion (UW)?
In addition to University of Washington, students enrolled at Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University, and Western Washington University can contract through Husky Battalion (UW) 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 (UW)?
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 (UW)?
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 (UW)?
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 Husky Battalion (UW)?
Yes — Husky Battalion (UW) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Husky Battalion (UW) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Washington. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Husky Battalion (UW)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Husky Battalion (UW)?
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