Jumbo Battalion
Hosted at Tufts University · , MA
Jumbo Battalion draws cadets from Tufts University and surrounding Massachusetts campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Tufts University, the path to a commission runs through Jumbo Battalion. The unit goes by the Jumbo. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Tufts University, the unit serves cadets from Bentley University, Brandeis University, Boston College, and Wellesley College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Tufts University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brandeis University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Boston College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wellesley College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lesley University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Jumbo Battalion.
Academic programs at Tufts University
Cadets at Jumbo Battalion pursue degrees across Tufts University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Tufts 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: , MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Jumbo Battalion located?
- Jumbo Battalion is hosted at Tufts University in , MA.
- Can students at other schools join Jumbo Battalion?
- Yes — Jumbo Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Bentley University, Brandeis University, Boston College, Wellesley College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Jumbo Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Tufts 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 Jumbo Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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