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