Patriot Battalion (GMU)
Hosted at George Mason University · Fairfax, VA
Patriot is the Army ROTC battalion at George Mason University in Virginia.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at George Mason University, Patriot Battalion (GMU) is the Army ROTC battalion for Fairfax and surrounding Virginia. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Patriot, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Marymount University, Northern Virginia Community College, and George Washington University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to George Mason 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 computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marymount University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northern Virginia Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| George Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (GMU).
Academic programs at George Mason University
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (GMU) pursue degrees across George Mason University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See George Mason 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: Fairfax, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (GMU) located?
- Patriot Battalion (GMU) is hosted at George Mason University in Fairfax, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (GMU)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (GMU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Marymount University, Northern Virginia Community College, George Washington University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (GMU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at George Mason 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 Patriot Battalion (GMU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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