Golden Gopher Battalion
Hosted at University of Minnesota · Minneapolis, MN
Golden Gopher Battalion runs Army ROTC at University of Minnesota for cadets across Minnesota.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Minnesota, Golden Gopher Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Golden Gopher.
Cadets from University of Saint Thomas, Augsburg University, Macalester College, and Hamline University cross-enroll into Golden Gopher Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Minnesota campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Minnesota's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Saint Thomas , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Augsburg University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Macalester College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hamline University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Catherine University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bethel University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Central University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Saint Paul , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Golden Gopher Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Minnesota
Cadets at Golden Gopher Battalion pursue degrees across University of Minnesota's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Minnesota'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: Minneapolis, MN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golden Gopher Battalion located?
- Golden Gopher Battalion is hosted at University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN.
- Can students at other schools join Golden Gopher Battalion?
- Yes — Golden Gopher Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including University of Saint Thomas, Augsburg University, Macalester College, Hamline University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Golden Gopher Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Minnesota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Golden Gopher Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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