Maverick Battalion (Mesa)
Hosted at Colorado Mesa University · , CO
The Maverick Battalion (Mesa) commissions U.S. Army officers at Colorado Mesa University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Colorado Mesa University, Maverick Battalion (Mesa) is the Army ROTC battalion for Colorado and surrounding Colorado. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Maverick, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Western Colorado University and Colorado Northwestern Community College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Colorado Mesa University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and international affairs and language study, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Colorado University , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Colorado Northwestern Community College , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maverick Battalion (Mesa).
Academic programs at Colorado Mesa University
Cadets at Maverick Battalion (Mesa) pursue degrees across Colorado Mesa University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Colorado Mesa 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: , CO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maverick Battalion (Mesa) located?
- Maverick Battalion (Mesa) is hosted at Colorado Mesa University in , CO.
- Can students at other schools join Maverick Battalion (Mesa)?
- Yes — Maverick Battalion (Mesa) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Western Colorado University, Colorado Northwestern Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maverick Battalion (Mesa) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Colorado Mesa 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 Maverick Battalion (Mesa)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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