Minuteman Battalion
Hosted at University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA
Minuteman Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst and 7 partner schools across Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
Minuteman Battalion sits inside University of Massachusetts Amherst 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.
Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College are the cross-town partner schools feeding Minuteman 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, University of Massachusetts Amherst draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as nursing and health professions, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hampshire College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Holyoke College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Smith College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Western New England University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Westfield State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American International College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Minuteman Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Cadets at Minuteman Battalion pursue degrees across University of Massachusetts Amherst's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Massachusetts Amherst'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: Amherst, MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Minuteman Battalion located?
- Minuteman Battalion is hosted at University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, MA.
- Can students at other schools join Minuteman Battalion?
- Yes — Minuteman Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Minuteman Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Minuteman Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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