Statesmen Battalion
Hosted at William & Mary · Williamsburg, VA
Statesmen is the Army ROTC battalion at William & Mary in Virginia.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at William & Mary, Statesmen Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Williamsburg and surrounding Virginia. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Statesmen, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Christopher Newport University and Thomas Nelson Community College into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to William & Mary for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Thomas Nelson Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Statesmen Battalion.
Academic programs at William & Mary
Cadets at Statesmen Battalion pursue degrees across William & Mary's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See William & Mary'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: Williamsburg, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Statesmen Battalion located?
- Statesmen Battalion is hosted at William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Statesmen Battalion?
- Yes — Statesmen Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Christopher Newport University, Thomas Nelson Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Statesmen Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at William & Mary. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Statesmen Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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