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Army ROTC at Virginia State University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
About this program
Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) is Virginia State University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) runs as a consortium for cadets from Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College, and Richard Bland College of William & Mary as well as Virginia State University. 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. Virginia State University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and engineering and physical sciences 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 Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) by commuting to Virginia State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Virginia State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Virginia State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Virginia State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Virginia State University, Petersburg, VA 23806
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) located?
Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) is hosted at Virginia State University in Virginia. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Virginia State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Trojan Battalion (Virginia State)?
In addition to Virginia State University, students enrolled at Virginia Union University, Saint Paul's College, and Richard Bland College of William & Mary can contract through Trojan Battalion (Virginia 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.
Is Virginia State University an HBCU?
Yes — Virginia State University is a Historically Black College or University. Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through Trojan Battalion (Virginia 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.
Can students at other schools join Trojan Battalion (Virginia State)?
Yes — Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Saint Paul's College, Richard Bland College of William & Mary, Virginia Union University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Trojan Battalion (Virginia State) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Virginia State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Trojan Battalion (Virginia State)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Trojan Battalion (Virginia State)?
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