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Army ROTC at University of Wisconsin–Madison commissions officers alongside Edgewood College cross-town students.
About this program
Wisconsin Badger Battalion is University of Wisconsin–Madison's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Wisconsin Badger Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Edgewood College, Madison College, and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater as well as University of Wisconsin–Madison. 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 Wisconsin–Madison cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and history and the humanities 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 Wisconsin Badger Battalion by commuting to University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1380
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Wisconsin Badger Battalion located?
Wisconsin Badger Battalion is hosted at University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
In addition to University of Wisconsin–Madison, students enrolled at Edgewood College, Madison College, and University of Wisconsin–Whitewater can contract through Wisconsin Badger 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 Wisconsin Badger 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 Wisconsin Badger 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 Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
Yes — Wisconsin Badger Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Madison College, Edgewood College, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Wisconsin Badger Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Wisconsin Badger Battalion?
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