Spartan Battalion (YSU)
Hosted at Youngstown State University · Youngstown, OH
Spartan Battalion (YSU) runs Army ROTC from Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH.
Quick facts
About this program
Spartan Battalion (YSU) sits inside Youngstown State University 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.
Westminster College, Grove City College, and Slippery Rock University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Spartan Battalion (YSU). 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, Youngstown State University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Grove City College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Slippery Rock University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Spartan Battalion (YSU).
Academic programs at Youngstown State University
Cadets at Spartan Battalion (YSU) pursue degrees across Youngstown State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Youngstown State University'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: Youngstown, OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spartan Battalion (YSU) located?
- Spartan Battalion (YSU) is hosted at Youngstown State University in Youngstown, OH.
- Can students at other schools join Spartan Battalion (YSU)?
- Yes — Spartan Battalion (YSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Westminster College, Grove City College, Slippery Rock University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Spartan Battalion (YSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Youngstown State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Spartan Battalion (YSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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