Boy Scouts of America

Merit Badge University

We host Merit Badge University annually on the first Saturday in March. We have done so since 1984. Merit Badge University is a one-day event that affords scouts an opportunity to earn merit badges in subjects that are often otherwise difficult to complete. The event also offers scouts the opportunity to visit a university campus and to interact with university faculty and community professionals. With attendance consistantly surpassing a thousand Boy Scouts, our Merit Badge University is widely considered one of the most successful and best attended such events in the country, even garnering recognition from Scouting magazine.

If you’re a scout leader with questions about an upcoming Merit Badge University event — including questions about registration fees and deadlines and available badges — or have feedback about past events, let us know.

Girl Scouts of America

Girl Scout University

Girl Scout University is our counterpart to Merit Badge University for Girl Scouts.

If you’re a scout leader with questions about an upcoming Girl Scout University event — including questions about registration fees and deadlines and available badges — or have feedback about past events, let us know.

Ideas for a Future Girl Scout or Merit Badge University or Thoughts About a Past Event

About Us

Located on the campus of The University of Iowa, Omicron Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega is a coed service fraternity that has been developing leadership, promoting friendship, and providing service to humanity; and furthering the freedom that is our national, educational, and intellectual heritage since 1930.