Sycamore Battalion
Hosted at Indiana State University (extension) · Terre Haute, IN
Sycamore Battalion runs Army ROTC at Indiana State University (extension) for cadets across Indiana.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Indiana State University (extension), the path to a commission runs through Sycamore Battalion. The unit goes by the Sycamore. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Indiana State University (extension), the unit serves cadets from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and Ivy Tech Community College 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, Indiana State University (extension) is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ivy Tech Community College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Sycamore Battalion.
Academic programs at Indiana State University (extension)
Cadets at Sycamore Battalion pursue degrees across Indiana State University (extension)'s undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Indiana State University (extension)'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: Terre Haute, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sycamore Battalion located?
- Sycamore Battalion is hosted at Indiana State University (extension) in Terre Haute, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Sycamore Battalion?
- Yes — Sycamore Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Ivy Tech Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Sycamore Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Indiana State University (extension). Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Sycamore Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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