The Cadet Experience at UofL
Your journey as an Army ROTC cadet at the University of Louisville combines academic excellence, leadership development, and a vibrant campus life. As part of our Cardinal Battalion, you'll join a community of future leaders while pursuing your degree and preparing for an exciting career as an Army officer.
Daily Life as a Cadet
At UofL, we've designed our ROTC program to complement your academic pursuits. You'll participate in early morning physical training three days a week, attend military science classes, and join weekly leadership labs. These structured activities help develop your leadership skills while leaving plenty of time for your academic studies, campus activities, and personal life.
Beyond regular training, cadets engage in color guard presentations, community service projects, and military formal events that build professional etiquette and networking skills. Through our mentorship program, you'll connect with experienced officers and senior cadets who guide your development, while leadership positions within the battalion provide hands-on experience in personnel management and decision-making.
Housing Options
Army ROTC Living Learning Community (LLC)
The ROTC Living Learning Community offers a unique residential experience where you'll live and learn alongside fellow cadets. This dynamic environment fosters strong bonds, provides built-in study groups, and creates lasting friendships. Living in the LLC means you're always connected to training activities and support resources while enjoying a traditional college residential experience.
Housing Scholarships
For scholarship cadets, we provide comprehensive housing support to help make your college experience more affordable. Room and board allowances, plus subsistence funds for meals, are available to qualified cadets.
To receive housing and subsistence funds, you'll need to submit:
- Copy of your campus/affiliated housing lease
- Cadet Scholarship Request Form
- Scholarship Benefit Election Memorandum
Important deadlines for submission:
- Spring semester: October 15
- Fall semester: April 15
These benefits are available to Army ROTC scholarship recipients using their scholarship for tuition and fees. Our housing team can help guide you through the application process to ensure you meet all requirements and deadlines.