Highlander Battalion (Houghton)
Hosted at Houghton University · , NY
Highlander Battalion (Houghton) draws cadets from Houghton University and surrounding New York campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Houghton University, the path to a commission runs through Highlander Battalion (Houghton). The unit goes by the Highlander. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Houghton University, the unit serves cadets from Saint Bonaventure University and Alfred University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Houghton University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside history and the humanities, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Bonaventure University Saint Bonaventure, NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Alfred University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Highlander Battalion (Houghton).
Academic programs at Houghton University
Cadets at Highlander Battalion (Houghton) pursue degrees across Houghton University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Houghton 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: , NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highlander Battalion (Houghton) located?
- Highlander Battalion (Houghton) is hosted at Houghton University in , NY.
- Can students at other schools join Highlander Battalion (Houghton)?
- Yes — Highlander Battalion (Houghton) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Saint Bonaventure University, Alfred University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Highlander Battalion (Houghton) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Houghton 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 Highlander Battalion (Houghton)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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