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