Bay State Battalion
Hosted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute · Worcester, MA
Bay State Battalion runs Army ROTC at Worcester Polytechnic Institute for cadets across Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Bay State 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 Bay State.
Cadets from College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State University, Anna Maria College, and Assumption University cross-enroll into Bay State Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Worcester Polytechnic Institute campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Worcester Polytechnic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Worcester State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Anna Maria College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Assumption University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Clark University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fitchburg State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Bay State Battalion.
Academic programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Cadets at Bay State Battalion pursue degrees across Worcester Polytechnic Institute's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Worcester Polytechnic 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: Worcester, MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay State Battalion located?
- Bay State Battalion is hosted at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, MA.
- Can students at other schools join Bay State Battalion?
- Yes — Bay State Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including College of the Holy Cross, Worcester State University, Anna Maria College, Assumption University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bay State Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Worcester Polytechnic 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 Bay State Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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