Crusader Battalion
Hosted at College of the Holy Cross · , MA
The Crusader Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at College of the Holy Cross.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the College of the Holy Cross campus in Massachusetts, Crusader Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, Assumption University, and Anna Maria College contract through Crusader Battalion and travel to College of the Holy Cross 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 Crusader Battalion. Academically, College of the Holy Cross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Worcester State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Assumption University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Anna Maria College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Crusader Battalion.
Academic programs at College of the Holy Cross
Cadets at Crusader Battalion pursue degrees across College of the Holy Cross's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See College of the Holy Cross'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: , MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crusader Battalion located?
- Crusader Battalion is hosted at College of the Holy Cross in , MA.
- Can students at other schools join Crusader Battalion?
- Yes — Crusader Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, Assumption University, Anna Maria College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Crusader Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at College of the Holy Cross. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Crusader Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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