Military Science

Cincinnati Battalion

Xavier University is the host school for Xavier Army ROTC. There is one crosstown affiliate which is Northern Kentucky University. Xavier Army ROTC is an extension program to the University of Cincinnati which is the ROTC host school for SouthWest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. 

Joining ROTC (Enrollment)

ROTC is a college course that you enroll in just as you would any other course at college. Once you have enrolled in ROTC through the University, we will have much more enrollment paperwork to fill out to fully participate in ROTC and to be considered for a scholarship/contract. Space for qualified Cadets is very limited these days. If your plan is to skip the first year and enroll in your sophomore year you may be too late.  Contact our Cadre as early as possible to ensure you are setup for success!!

Michael (Mike) Prows | (513) 227-1462 | ArmyROTC@xavier.edu

Northern Kentucky University

To register for ROTC classes at our affiliate school start at the Registrar of the affiliate school. Tell them you want to take Military Science / ROTC classes at Xavier through the Consortium. Fill out the Consortium Cross-Registration Form from the affiliate school and bring that form to the Registrar at Xavier located in the Musketeer Mezzanine in Justice Hall. The Xavier Registrar will process your paperwork then you must return the form back to the affiliate school Registrar. By doing this your transcripts will include your ROTC classes.

 

STEM Students

The Army is in need of people that can excel in

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. If you are majoring in Engineering or earning your degree in a Hard Science contact us to see how you can put your degree to work for your Country.

Simultaneous Membership Opportunities

Call us at (513) 227-1462 to learn about the SMP opportunities with the Ohio and Kentucky National Guard and US Army Reserves.

Xavier Army ROTC Accomplishments

• 7 of 12 Active Duty Eligible YG25 Cadets earned Distinguished Military Graduate (Top 20% in the Nation!)
• 100% of the Cadets received Component of Choice the last five years
• Nine time winner of the MacArthur Award
• Seven time top ROTC program in the Nation and best in the Brigade/Region
• Ranger Challenge Team 2015 Tri-State Ranger Challenge Competition winners
• Six top three Ranger Challenge Finishes at the Brigade level including winning the Championship in 2004
• Pershing Rifle Best Drill Team in the Nation and is returning to compete this year!
• #1 Nurse in all of ROTC in the 2026 Cohort

National Scholarships

The window to apply for ROTC National Scholarship as a High School Senior closes in early March. Click to apply for a National Scholarship. If you are a high school junior you can begin your online application. Contact us at (513) 227-1462 for more information. 

Contact Information

• Campus Location:
  St. Barbara Hall/Armory
  3904 Winding Way
  Cincinnati, OH 45229

• Recruiting / Scholarship Team:
  (513) 227-1462
  
  
• Professor of Military Science:
  (513) 745-1060
  
  
• United States Army Reserve: 
  (513) 752-8671
  
  
• Ohio National Guard:
  (513) 288-3983
  
  
• Kentucky National Guard:
  (502) 607-3544