Spartan Battalion (San Jose)
Hosted at San Jose State University · , CA
Spartan is the Army ROTC battalion at San Jose State University in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the San Jose State University campus in California, Spartan Battalion (San Jose) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Santa Clara University, Stanford University, San Francisco State University, and Foothill College contract through Spartan Battalion (San Jose) and travel to San Jose State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Spartan Battalion (San Jose). Academically, San Jose State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stanford University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| San Francisco State University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Foothill College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| De Anza College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Spartan Battalion (San Jose).
Academic programs at San Jose State University
Cadets at Spartan Battalion (San Jose) pursue degrees across San Jose State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See San Jose 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: , CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spartan Battalion (San Jose) located?
- Spartan Battalion (San Jose) is hosted at San Jose State University in , CA.
- Can students at other schools join Spartan Battalion (San Jose)?
- Yes — Spartan Battalion (San Jose) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Santa Clara University, Stanford University, San Francisco State University, Foothill College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Spartan Battalion (San Jose) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at San Jose 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 Spartan Battalion (San Jose)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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