Spartan Battalion
Hosted at Michigan State University · East Lansing, MI
Spartan is the Army ROTC battalion at Michigan State University in Michigan.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Michigan State University, Spartan Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for East Lansing and surrounding Michigan. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Spartan, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Lansing Community College, Albion College, Olivet College, and Cooley Law School into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Michigan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Community College , MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Albion College , MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Olivet College , MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cooley Law School , MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Spartan Battalion.
Academic programs at Michigan State University
Cadets at Spartan Battalion pursue degrees across Michigan State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Michigan 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: East Lansing, MI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spartan Battalion located?
- Spartan Battalion is hosted at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI.
- Can students at other schools join Spartan Battalion?
- Yes — Spartan Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Lansing Community College, Albion College, Olivet College, Cooley Law School. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Spartan Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Michigan 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 Spartan Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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