Crossroads Battalion
Hosted at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis · Indianapolis, IN
Crossroads Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and 6 partner schools across Indiana.
Quick facts
About this program
Crossroads Battalion sits inside Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis as the campus's Army ROTC battalion. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Army officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian University, and Indiana Wesleyan University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Crossroads Battalion. All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. On the academic side, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as engineering and physical sciences, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butler University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Indianapolis , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marian University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Indiana Wesleyan University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Anderson University Anderson, SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Indiana University–Purdue University Columbus , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Crossroads Battalion.
Academic programs at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
Cadets at Crossroads Battalion pursue degrees across Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis'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: Indianapolis, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crossroads Battalion located?
- Crossroads Battalion is hosted at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Crossroads Battalion?
- Yes — Crossroads Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Butler University, University of Indianapolis, Marian University, Indiana Wesleyan University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Crossroads Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Crossroads Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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