Patriot Battalion
Hosted at Boston University · Boston, MA
Patriot Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Boston University and 7 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
Patriot Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Northeastern University, and Tufts University alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Boston University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Harvard University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northeastern University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tufts University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Boston College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salem State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion.
Academic programs at Boston University
Cadets at Patriot Battalion pursue degrees across Boston University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Boston University's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: Boston, MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion located?
- Patriot Battalion is hosted at Boston University in Boston, MA.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Northeastern University, Tufts University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Boston 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 Patriot Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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