Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2)
Hosted at New Mexico State University · Las Cruces, NM
The Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) commissions U.S. Army officers at New Mexico State University.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at New Mexico State University, Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) is the Army ROTC battalion for Las Cruces and surrounding New Mexico. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Aggie, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Western New Mexico University, Eastern New Mexico University, and The University of Texas at El Paso into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to New Mexico 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 biology and pre-health programs, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX | cross-town | 42.6 mi | — |
| Western New Mexico University Silver City, NM | cross-town | 94.6 mi | — |
| Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM | cross-town | 232.7 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
High-school senior scholarship covering full tuition + books at most public schools or up to a fixed amount at private schools. Requires a competitive board score, fitness test, and SAT/ACT minimums.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at New Mexico State University
Cadets at Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) pursue degrees across New Mexico State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See New Mexico 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: Las Cruces, NM 88011
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) located?
- Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) is hosted at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM 88011.
- Can students at other schools join Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2)?
- Yes — Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including The University of Texas at El Paso, Western New Mexico University, Eastern New Mexico University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at New Mexico 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 Aggie Battalion (NMSU-2)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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