Orange Battalion
Hosted at Syracuse University · Syracuse, NY
Orange Battalion runs Army ROTC from Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.
Quick facts
About this program
Orange Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, Le Moyne College, and Cornell University alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Syracuse University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNY Cortland , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| SUNY Oswego , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Le Moyne College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cornell University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hamilton College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Utica University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Orange Battalion.
Academic programs at Syracuse University
Cadets at Orange Battalion pursue degrees across Syracuse University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Syracuse 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: Syracuse, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orange Battalion located?
- Orange Battalion is hosted at Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Orange Battalion?
- Yes — Orange Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including SUNY Cortland, SUNY Oswego, Le Moyne College, Cornell University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Orange Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Syracuse 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 Orange Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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