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Eagle Battalion (Boston College) runs Army ROTC at Boston College for cadets across Massachusetts.
About this program
Army ROTC at Boston College operates as an extension of the Paul Revere Battalion, headquartered at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Unlike the Air Force and Navy programs at BC — which are supported from another campus — Army ROTC is the only branch with full-time cadre and staff based on the Boston College campus, giving cadets on-site instructors for both their training and administrative needs.
A typical week centers on three physical training sessions, a weekly leadership lab, and a Military Science class, with one field training exercise each semester where cadets practice everything from drill and ceremony to light-infantry tactics. Cadets stay full participants in campus life; the program points proudly to members holding leadership roles on the dance team, the varsity diving and ski teams, and academic journals.
Boston College sweetens the standard Army scholarship considerably. In addition to two-, three-, and four-year scholarships covering full tuition and fees, a $1,200 annual book allowance, and a monthly stipend, BC funds the standard meal plan, guarantees on-campus housing, and provides free on-campus housing for seniors. The program notes its Army scholarship at BC is more generous than the school's Air Force or Navy offerings.
Scholarships available here
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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Eagle Battalion (Boston College) by commuting to Boston College.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.
Contact & location
Email: fenesss@bc.edu.edu
Phone: 617-552-2580
Site: https://www.bc.edu/rotc
Located at: Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Eagle Battalion (Boston College) located?
Eagle Battalion (Boston College) is hosted at Boston College in Massachusetts. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Boston College campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Eagle Battalion (Boston College)?
In addition to Boston College, students enrolled at Boston University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, and Harvard University can contract through Eagle Battalion (Boston College) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Eagle Battalion (Boston College)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Eagle Battalion (Boston College)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
How big is the corps at Eagle Battalion (Boston College)?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; Army ROTC battalions in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
Is Army ROTC the only branch based on the Boston College campus?
Yes. Army ROTC is the only branch of service at Boston College with full-time cadre and staff on campus supporting cadets' training and administrative needs; the Air Force and Navy programs are supported from another campus. The BC program is an extension of the Paul Revere Battalion headquartered at MIT.
What extra benefits does Boston College add to an Army ROTC scholarship?
Beyond the federal scholarship (full tuition and fees, a $1,200 annual book allowance, and a monthly stipend), Boston College funds the standard meal plan, guarantees on-campus housing, and provides free on-campus housing for seniors. The program describes its Army scholarship at BC as more lucrative than the Air Force or Navy options.
Can students at other schools join Eagle Battalion (Boston College)?
Yes — Eagle Battalion (Boston College) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Harvard University, Northeastern University, Tufts University, Boston University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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