Wildcat Battalion (NMU)
Hosted at Northern Michigan University · , MI
Wildcat Battalion (NMU) runs Army ROTC from Northern Michigan University in Michigan.
Quick facts
About this program
Wildcat Battalion (NMU) sits inside Northern Michigan 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.
Finlandia University, Lake Superior State University, and Michigan Technological University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Wildcat Battalion (NMU). 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, Northern Michigan University draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as computer science and cybersecurity, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finlandia University , MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lake Superior State University Sault Ste. Marie, MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Michigan Technological University Houghton, MI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (NMU).
Academic programs at Northern Michigan University
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (NMU) pursue degrees across Northern Michigan University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Northern Michigan 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: , MI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (NMU) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (NMU) is hosted at Northern Michigan University in , MI.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (NMU)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (NMU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Finlandia University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (NMU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Northern Michigan 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 Wildcat Battalion (NMU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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