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