Steel Battalion
Hosted at Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA
Steel Battalion runs Army ROTC at Carnegie Mellon University for cadets across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Carnegie Mellon University, the path to a commission runs through Steel Battalion. The unit goes by the Steel. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Carnegie Mellon University, the unit serves cadets from University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, and Slippery Rock University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Carnegie Mellon University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Pittsburgh , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Duquesne University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Robert Morris University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Slippery Rock University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Steel Battalion.
Academic programs at Carnegie Mellon University
Cadets at Steel Battalion pursue degrees across Carnegie Mellon University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Carnegie Mellon 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: Pittsburgh, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Steel Battalion located?
- Steel Battalion is hosted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Steel Battalion?
- Yes — Steel Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Slippery Rock University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Steel Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Carnegie Mellon 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 Steel Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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