Liberty Battalion
Hosted at Fordham University · Bronx, NY
Army ROTC at Fordham University commissions officers alongside Manhattan College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Liberty Battalion is Fordham University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Liberty Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Manhattan College, Iona University, Saint John's University, and Hofstra University as well as Fordham University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. Fordham University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and engineering and physical sciences drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Iona University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint John's University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hofstra University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pace University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| City College of New York , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mercy College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marist College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Liberty Battalion.
Academic programs at Fordham University
Cadets at Liberty Battalion pursue degrees across Fordham University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Fordham 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: Bronx, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Liberty Battalion located?
- Liberty Battalion is hosted at Fordham University in Bronx, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Liberty Battalion?
- Yes — Liberty Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Manhattan College, Iona University, Saint John's University, Hofstra University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Liberty Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Fordham 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 Liberty Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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