ROTC at Boston University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

Boston University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Patriot Battalion

Patriot Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Boston University and 7 partner schools across Massachusetts.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 7 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC Boston University

The NROTC Boston University commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at Boston University.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

Boston University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 3.2 mi

→ Harvard University (Crimson Lion Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Harvard University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 5.9 mi

→ Boston College (Eagle Battalion (Boston College))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Boston College.

Army ROTCCross-town · 2.1 mi

→ Northeastern University (Husky Battalion (Northeastern))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Northeastern University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 1.8 mi

→ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Engineer Battalion (MIT))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 1.8 mi

→ Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at Boston University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

Boston University enrolls 18,248 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location