Keydet Battalion
Hosted at Virginia Military Institute · Lexington, VA
Keydet Battalion runs Army ROTC at Virginia Military Institute for cadets across Virginia.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Virginia Military Institute, Keydet 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 Keydet.
Cadets from Washington and Lee University and Southern Virginia University cross-enroll into Keydet Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Virginia Military Institute campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Virginia Military Institute's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington and Lee University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southern Virginia University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Keydet Battalion.
Academic programs at Virginia Military Institute
Cadets at Keydet Battalion pursue degrees across Virginia Military Institute's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Virginia Military Institute'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: Lexington, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keydet Battalion located?
- Keydet Battalion is hosted at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Keydet Battalion?
- Yes — Keydet Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Washington and Lee University, Southern Virginia University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Keydet Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Virginia Military Institute. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Keydet Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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