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Aggie Battalion (Utah State) · Aggie
Aggie Battalion (Utah State) draws cadets from Utah State University and surrounding Utah campuses.
About this program
Utah State University's Army ROTC, the Aggie Battalion, trains and educates future Army officers through experience that reaches well beyond the classroom. The program is designed so cadets can pursue a commission without interfering with their other coursework, while gaining discipline, leadership skills, and money toward tuition.
Students typically begin by enrolling in Military Science 1010 (fall) and 1020 (spring). Those who have two or more years left toward a degree but not enough time for the freshman and sophomore ROTC sequence can enter through the Basic Camp course held each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Cadets can also compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships and other incentives.
A notable benefit for Utah students: under Utah H.B. 177, effective July 1, 2026, a student enrolled at USU who participates in ROTC and is eligible to enlist in a U.S. military branch may be granted Utah resident student status for tuition purposes, with the Residency Office coordinating directly with the Army and Air Force ROTC departments.
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 Aggie Battalion (Utah State) by commuting to Utah State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Utah State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Utah State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Utah State University.
Contact & location
Email: residency@usu.edu
Phone: 435-797-7058
Site: https://armyrotc.usu.edu
Located at: Utah State University, Logan, UT 84322-1400
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Aggie Battalion (Utah State) located?
Aggie Battalion (Utah State) is hosted at Utah State University in Logan, Utah. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Utah State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Aggie Battalion (Utah State)?
In addition to Utah State University, students enrolled at Weber State University, Bridgerland Technical College, and Snow College can contract through Aggie Battalion (Utah State) 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 Aggie Battalion (Utah State)?
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 Aggie Battalion (Utah State)?
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 Aggie Battalion (Utah State)?
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.
What's the commissioning path through Aggie Battalion (Utah State)?
Cadets who complete the four-year Army ROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Army. The battalion reports through U.S. Army Cadet Command.
How do I enroll in Utah State Army ROTC?
Most students start by taking Military Science 1010 in the fall and 1020 in the spring. Students with limited time remaining can instead enter through the Basic Camp course held each summer at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Can ROTC participation help with in-state tuition at USU?
Yes. Under Utah H.B. 177, effective July 1, 2026, enrolled USU students who participate in ROTC and are eligible to enlist may be granted Utah resident student status for tuition purposes.
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