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Chippewa Battalion · Chippewa
The Chippewa Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Central Michigan University.
About this program
Headquartered on the Central Michigan University campus in Mount Pleasant, Chippewa Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Saginaw Valley State University, Alma College, Northwood University, and Delta College contract through Chippewa Battalion and travel to Central Michigan University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Chippewa Battalion. Academically, Central Michigan University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 Chippewa Battalion by commuting to Central Michigan University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Central Michigan University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Central Michigan University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Central Michigan University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Central Michigan University.
Contact & location
Located at: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Chippewa Battalion located?
Chippewa Battalion is hosted at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Central Michigan University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Chippewa Battalion?
In addition to Central Michigan University, students enrolled at Saginaw Valley State University, Alma College, Northwood University, and Delta College can contract through Chippewa Battalion 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 Chippewa Battalion?
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 Chippewa Battalion?
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 Chippewa Battalion?
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.
What's the commissioning path through Chippewa Battalion?
Cadets who complete the four-year Army ROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Army. The battalion reports through U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Can students at other schools join Chippewa Battalion?
Yes — Chippewa Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Alma College, Northwood University, Delta College, Saginaw Valley State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Chippewa Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Central Michigan University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
Interested in Chippewa Battalion?
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