Coyote Battalion (Vermillion)
Hosted at University of South Dakota · Vermillion, SD
The Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) commissions U.S. Army officers at University of South Dakota.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Mount Marty University, Augustana University, and Dakota Wesleyan University contract through Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) and travel to University of South Dakota 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 Coyote Battalion (Vermillion). Academically, University of South Dakota 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Marty University , SD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Augustana University , SD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Dakota Wesleyan University , SD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Coyote Battalion (Vermillion).
Academic programs at University of South Dakota
Cadets at Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) pursue degrees across University of South Dakota's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Dakota'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: Vermillion, SD
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) located?
- Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) is hosted at University of South Dakota in Vermillion, SD.
- Can students at other schools join Coyote Battalion (Vermillion)?
- Yes — Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Mount Marty University, Augustana University, Dakota Wesleyan University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Coyote Battalion (Vermillion) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Dakota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Coyote Battalion (Vermillion)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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