Mountain Lion Battalion
Hosted at University of Colorado Colorado Springs · Colorado Springs, CO
Mountain Lion is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs campus in Colorado Springs, Mountain Lion Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Colorado College, Pikes Peak State College, and United States Air Force Academy contract through Mountain Lion Battalion and travel to University of Colorado Colorado Springs for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Mountain Lion Battalion. Academically, University of Colorado Colorado Springs is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado College , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pikes Peak State College , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| United States Air Force Academy , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Mountain Lion Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Cadets at Mountain Lion Battalion pursue degrees across University of Colorado Colorado Springs's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Colorado Colorado Springs'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: Colorado Springs, CO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountain Lion Battalion located?
- Mountain Lion Battalion is hosted at University of Colorado Colorado Springs in Colorado Springs, CO.
- Can students at other schools join Mountain Lion Battalion?
- Yes — Mountain Lion Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Colorado College, Pikes Peak State College, United States Air Force Academy. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Mountain Lion Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Mountain Lion Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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