Chippewa Battalion
Hosted at Central Michigan University · Mount Pleasant, MI
The Chippewa Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Central Michigan University.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant, Chippewa Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Saginaw Valley State University, Alma College, Northwood University, and Delta College contract through Chippewa Battalion and travel to Central Michigan University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Chippewa Battalion. Academically, Central Michigan University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alma College Alma, MI | cross-town | 15.5 mi | — |
| Northwood University Midland, MI | cross-town | 25.1 mi | — |
| Delta College University Center, MI | cross-town | 39.6 mi | — |
| Saginaw Valley State University University Center, MI | cross-town | 41.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Central Michigan University
Cadets at Chippewa Battalion pursue degrees across Central Michigan University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Central Michigan 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: Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chippewa Battalion located?
- Chippewa Battalion is hosted at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI 48859.
- Can students at other schools join Chippewa Battalion?
- Yes — Chippewa Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Alma College, Northwood University, Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Chippewa Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Central Michigan 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 Chippewa Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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