Highlander Battalion
Hosted at Methodist University · Fayetteville, NC
Highlander Battalion runs Army ROTC from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC.
Quick facts
About this program
Highlander Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Methodist University in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Fayetteville State University, Campbell University, and Fayetteville Technical Community College alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Methodist University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville State University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Campbell University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fayetteville Technical Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Highlander Battalion.
Academic programs at Methodist University
Cadets at Highlander Battalion pursue degrees across Methodist University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Methodist 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: Fayetteville, NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highlander Battalion located?
- Highlander Battalion is hosted at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC.
- Can students at other schools join Highlander Battalion?
- Yes — Highlander Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Fayetteville State University, Campbell University, Fayetteville Technical Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Highlander Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Methodist 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?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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