Husky Battalion (Northeastern)
Hosted at Northeastern University · , MA
Husky Battalion (Northeastern) hosts Army ROTC at Northeastern University and 4 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
Husky Battalion (Northeastern) sits inside Northeastern 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.
Boston University, Boston College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Wentworth Institute of Technology are the cross-town partner schools feeding Husky Battalion (Northeastern). 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, Northeastern University draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as business and political science, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Boston College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Husky Battalion (Northeastern).
Academic programs at Northeastern University
Cadets at Husky Battalion (Northeastern) pursue degrees across Northeastern University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Northeastern 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: , MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Husky Battalion (Northeastern) located?
- Husky Battalion (Northeastern) is hosted at Northeastern University in , MA.
- Can students at other schools join Husky Battalion (Northeastern)?
- Yes — Husky Battalion (Northeastern) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Boston University, Boston College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Wentworth Institute of Technology. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Husky Battalion (Northeastern) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Northeastern 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 Husky Battalion (Northeastern)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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