Catamount Battalion
Hosted at University of Vermont · Burlington, VT
Army ROTC in Vermont runs out of University of Vermont as the Catamount Battalion.
Quick facts
About this program
Catamount Battalion sits inside University of Vermont 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.
Saint Michael's College and Champlain College are the cross-town partner schools feeding Catamount 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 Vermont draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as international affairs and language study, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champlain College Burlington, VT | cross-town | 0.4 mi | — |
| Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT | cross-town | 1.9 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at University of Vermont
Cadets at Catamount Battalion pursue degrees across University of Vermont's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Vermont'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
Email: goldbar@uvm.edu
Phone: 802-656-5757
Site: https://www.uvm.edu/rotc
Address: Burlington, VT 05405-0160
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Catamount Battalion located?
- Catamount Battalion is hosted at University of Vermont in Burlington, VT 05405-0160.
- Can students at other schools join Catamount Battalion?
- Yes — Catamount Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Champlain College, Saint Michael's College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Catamount Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Vermont. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Catamount Battalion?
- Reach the unit at goldbar@uvm.edu. Phone: 802-656-5757. Official site: https://www.uvm.edu/rotc.
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