Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell)
Hosted at University of Massachusetts Lowell · Lowell, MA
Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) trains cadets at University of Massachusetts Lowell for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Massachusetts Lowell, Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) is the Army ROTC battalion for Lowell and surrounding Massachusetts. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the River Hawk, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Merrimack College, Endicott College, Salem State University, and Northern Essex Community College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Massachusetts Lowell 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 business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimack College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Endicott College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salem State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northern Essex Community College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell).
Academic programs at University of Massachusetts Lowell
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) pursue degrees across University of Massachusetts Lowell's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Massachusetts Lowell'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: Lowell, MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) located?
- Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) is hosted at University of Massachusetts Lowell in Lowell, MA.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Merrimack College, Endicott College, Salem State University, Northern Essex Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Patriot Battalion (UMASS Lowell)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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