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Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) · Wildcat
Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) runs Army ROTC at Villanova University for cadets across Pennsylvania.
About this program
Villanova University's Army ROTC, the Wildcat Battalion, offers leadership training alongside a student's academic major, pairing Military Science elective courses with the opportunity to earn substantial scholarship support. Students can enroll during their freshman or sophomore year without any obligation, and the program is open to anyone with a passion for leadership, including graduate students.
The battalion often describes ROTC as "the smartest college course you can take," emphasizing skills that translate to any career: leading and working with others, writing and speaking effectively, managing time, and developing self-discipline and confidence. Completing the program can lead to a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
Financially, Villanova ROTC offers tuition scholarships worth up to 100% of tuition and general fees, which may alternatively be applied toward room and board (up to $10,000 per year) in lieu of tuition. Scholarship cadets also receive a $420 monthly stipend while actively participating and a $1,200 annual book allotment.
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 Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) by commuting to Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Villanova University.
Contact & location
Email: hurley.moon@villanova.edu
Phone: 610-519-5105
Site: https://armyrotc.villanova.edu
Located at: Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085-1699
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) located?
Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) is hosted at Villanova University in Pennsylvania. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Villanova University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
In addition to Villanova University, students enrolled at Cabrini University, Eastern University, Rosemont College, Bryn Mawr College, Haverford College, and Saint Joseph's University can contract through Wildcat Battalion (Villanova) 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 Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
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 Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
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 Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
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 Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
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.
What financial support does Villanova Army ROTC provide?
Scholarships can cover up to 100% of tuition and general fees, or alternatively up to $10,000 per year toward room and board in lieu of tuition. Scholarship cadets also receive a $420 monthly stipend and a $1,200 annual book allotment.
Can graduate students join Villanova ROTC?
Yes. While most cadets are undergraduates, the program is also open to graduate students.
Interested in Wildcat Battalion (Villanova)?
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