Maple Leaf Battalion
Hosted at Edinboro University · Edinboro, PA
Maple Leaf Battalion trains cadets at Edinboro University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Edinboro University campus in Edinboro, Maple Leaf Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Mercyhurst University, Gannon University, Allegheny College, and Penn State Behrend contract through Maple Leaf Battalion and travel to Edinboro 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 Maple Leaf Battalion. Academically, Edinboro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyhurst University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gannon University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Allegheny College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Penn State Behrend , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maple Leaf Battalion.
Academic programs at Edinboro University
Cadets at Maple Leaf Battalion pursue degrees across Edinboro University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Edinboro 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: Edinboro, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maple Leaf Battalion located?
- Maple Leaf Battalion is hosted at Edinboro University in Edinboro, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Maple Leaf Battalion?
- Yes — Maple Leaf Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Mercyhurst University, Gannon University, Allegheny College, Penn State Behrend. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maple Leaf Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Edinboro 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 Maple Leaf Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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