Shadow a Cadet

Shadow a Cadet Days

The in-person Shadow a Cadet Days provides high school Juniors and Seniors (16 years old and older) the opportunity to experience one day in the life of a Cadet. This is a great way to get acquainted with Army ROTC, meet current and prospective Cadets, and see the principles of scholar / athlete / leader in action. Shadow students are partnered with a current Cadet in a major similar of interest. Students arrive on Sunday afternoon, spend the night at ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ,  participate in AROTC Physical Fitness on Monday morning, attend university classes that the host Cadet is enrolled in, eat in a university cafeteria, and potentially attend AROTC and university extracurricular activities. It ends on Monday at approximately 1:00pm. Packing List and  Sample Itinerary

 

Who can attend?

This opportunity will give current Junior and Senior high school students a perspective on the daily life of an Army ROTC Cadet and college student here at Golden Eagle Battalion (Marquette, UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Concordia University Wisconsin, and UW-Parkside). However, we are limited to 10 slots (first come, first serve).

How can I participate?

If you wish to participate, please fill-out and return the forms (whether you are 16 through 18 years of age). Fill out, scan, and send the forms to K.Lewis@marquette.edu. Additional information will be sent out to those first 10 students that secured a spot. Please pay attention to the due dates so we can plan accordingly and make our deadlines. 

 

Fall 2024 Dates:  October 20-21  (FULL)

Forms Due: October 11th (FULL, Not taking registration)

Students will arrive Sunday afternoon and meet their Shadow Cadet at the Golden Eagle Battalion: 1508 W Clybourn St, Milwaukee, WI 53233.  Arrival time is approximately 4:00pm. This event will run from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon, approximately 1:00pm. Students must fill out the Army Waiver, Registration Form, and Marquette Overnight Guest Form. More information will be sent to those who are registered. 

  • Army Waiver
  • Registration Form
  • Overnight Guest Form


Spring 2024 Dates: March 3-4 2024 (FULL) 

Students will arrive Sunday afternoon and meet their Shadow Cadet at the Golden Eagle Battalion at 1508 W Clybourn St, Milwaukee WI 53233.  Arrival time is approximately 4:00pm.  This event will run from Sunday afternoon to Monday afternoon, approximately 1:00pm.  Students must fill out the Army Waiver, Registration Form, and Marquette Overnight Guest Form (even if 18) and email the forms to K.Lewis@Marquette.edu.  Additional information will be sent to those who are registered. 

  • Army Waiver
  • Registration Form
  • Overnight Guest Form

Further Information