Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech)
Hosted at Georgia Institute of Technology · Atlanta, GA
Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) trains cadets at Georgia Institute of Technology for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus in Atlanta, Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Clark Atlanta University contract through Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) and travel to Georgia Institute of Technology 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 Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech). Academically, Georgia Institute of Technology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Morehouse College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spelman College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Clark Atlanta University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Agnes Scott College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Emory University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech).
Academic programs at Georgia Institute of Technology
Cadets at Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) pursue degrees across Georgia Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Georgia Institute of Technology'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: Atlanta, GA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) located?
- Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) is hosted at Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, GA.
- Can students at other schools join Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech)?
- Yes — Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Georgia State University, Morehouse College, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Georgia Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Yellow Jacket Battalion (Georgia Tech)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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