Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's)
Hosted at Mount Saint Mary's University · Emmitsburg, MD
Army ROTC at Mount Saint Mary's University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Maryland.
Quick facts
About this program
Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) is Mount Saint Mary's University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) runs as a consortium for cadets from McDaniel College, Hood College, Frederick Community College, and Gettysburg College as well as Mount Saint Mary's University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
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. Mount Saint Mary's University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and history and the humanities drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDaniel College , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hood College , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Frederick Community College , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gettysburg College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's).
Academic programs at Mount Saint Mary's University
Cadets at Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) pursue degrees across Mount Saint Mary's University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Mount Saint Mary's 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: Emmitsburg, MD
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) located?
- Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) is hosted at Mount Saint Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD.
- Can students at other schools join Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's)?
- Yes — Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including McDaniel College, Hood College, Frederick Community College, Gettysburg College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Mount Saint Mary's 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 Mountaineer Battalion (Mount Saint Mary's)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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