Panther Battalion
Hosted at Florida International University · Miami, FL
The Panther Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Florida International University.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Florida International University campus in Miami, Panther Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, Saint Thomas University, and Miami Dade College contract through Panther Battalion and travel to Florida International 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 Panther Battalion. Academically, Florida International 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Miami , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Florida Atlantic University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Thomas University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Miami Dade College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Barry University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nova Southeastern University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Panther Battalion.
Academic programs at Florida International University
Cadets at Panther Battalion pursue degrees across Florida International University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Florida International 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: Miami, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Panther Battalion located?
- Panther Battalion is hosted at Florida International University in Miami, FL.
- Can students at other schools join Panther Battalion?
- Yes — Panther Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, Saint Thomas University, Miami Dade College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Panther Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Florida International 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 Panther Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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