Maroon Battalion (MSU)
Hosted at Mississippi State University · Starkville, MS
Maroon Battalion (MSU) runs Army ROTC from Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
Quick facts
About this program
Maroon Battalion (MSU) sits inside Mississippi State University 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.
Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College, and Mississippi Valley State University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Maroon Battalion (MSU). 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, Mississippi State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi University for Women , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| East Mississippi Community College , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mississippi Valley State University , MS | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Maroon Battalion (MSU).
Academic programs at Mississippi State University
Cadets at Maroon Battalion (MSU) pursue degrees across Mississippi State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Mississippi 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: Starkville, MS
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maroon Battalion (MSU) located?
- Maroon Battalion (MSU) is hosted at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS.
- Can students at other schools join Maroon Battalion (MSU)?
- Yes — Maroon Battalion (MSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Mississippi University for Women, East Mississippi Community College, Mississippi Valley State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Maroon Battalion (MSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Mississippi 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 Maroon Battalion (MSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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