Mountaineer Battalion
Hosted at Saint Vincent College · Latrobe, PA
Mountaineer Battalion runs Army ROTC at Saint Vincent College for cadets across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Saint Vincent College, the path to a commission runs through Mountaineer Battalion. The unit goes by the Mountaineer. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Saint Vincent College, the unit serves cadets from Saint Francis University, Mount Aloysius College, Penn State Greater Allegheny, and Seton Hill University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Saint Vincent College is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside history and the humanities, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Aloysius College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Penn State Greater Allegheny , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Seton Hill University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mountaineer Battalion.
Academic programs at Saint Vincent College
Cadets at Mountaineer Battalion pursue degrees across Saint Vincent College's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Saint Vincent College'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: Latrobe, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountaineer Battalion located?
- Mountaineer Battalion is hosted at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Mountaineer Battalion?
- Yes — Mountaineer Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Saint Francis University, Mount Aloysius College, Penn State Greater Allegheny, Seton Hill University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Mountaineer Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Saint Vincent College. 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?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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