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