Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh)
Hosted at SUNY Plattsburgh · Plattsburgh, NY
Army ROTC in Plattsburgh, NY runs out of SUNY Plattsburgh as the Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh).
Quick facts
About this program
Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) sits inside SUNY Plattsburgh 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.
Clinton Community College and Saint Lawrence University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh). 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, SUNY Plattsburgh draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as international affairs and language study, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Community College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Lawrence University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh).
Academic programs at SUNY Plattsburgh
Cadets at Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) pursue degrees across SUNY Plattsburgh's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See SUNY Plattsburgh'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: Plattsburgh, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) located?
- Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) is hosted at SUNY Plattsburgh in Plattsburgh, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh)?
- Yes — Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Clinton Community College, Saint Lawrence University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at SUNY Plattsburgh. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Cardinal Battalion (Plattsburgh)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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