Lion Battalion (Penn State)
Hosted at The Pennsylvania State University · University Park, PA
Lion Battalion (Penn State) trains cadets at The Pennsylvania State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at The Pennsylvania State University, Lion Battalion (Penn State) is the Army ROTC battalion for University Park and surrounding Pennsylvania. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Nittany Lion, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Bucknell University, Saint Francis University, Lock Haven University, and Susquehanna University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to The Pennsylvania State University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and biology and pre-health programs, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Francis University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lock Haven University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Susquehanna University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Juniata College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Lion Battalion (Penn State).
Academic programs at The Pennsylvania State University
Cadets at Lion Battalion (Penn State) pursue degrees across The Pennsylvania State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The Pennsylvania 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: University Park, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lion Battalion (Penn State) located?
- Lion Battalion (Penn State) is hosted at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Lion Battalion (Penn State)?
- Yes — Lion Battalion (Penn State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Bucknell University, Saint Francis University, Lock Haven University, Susquehanna University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Lion Battalion (Penn State) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at The Pennsylvania 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 Lion Battalion (Penn State)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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