Fighting Irish Battalion
Hosted at University of Notre Dame · Notre Dame, IN
Fighting Irish is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Notre Dame campus in Notre Dame, Fighting Irish Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend, and Bethel University contract through Fighting Irish Battalion and travel to University of Notre Dame 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 Fighting Irish Battalion. Academically, University of Notre Dame 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holy Cross College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Indiana University South Bend , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bethel University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Fighting Irish Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Notre Dame
Cadets at Fighting Irish Battalion pursue degrees across University of Notre Dame's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Notre Dame'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: Notre Dame, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fighting Irish Battalion located?
- Fighting Irish Battalion is hosted at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Fighting Irish Battalion?
- Yes — Fighting Irish Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend, Bethel University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Fighting Irish Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Notre Dame. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Fighting Irish Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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