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Panther Battalion · Panther
The Panther Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Florida International University.
About this program
The Panther Battalion is Florida International University's Army ROTC program, built around a four-year elective curriculum in Army history, organization and structure, tactical operations, and the principles of leadership and management. The program frames ROTC as one of the best leadership courses in the world — preparation that pays off whether a cadet commissions or moves into a civilian career.
Cadets layer challenging leadership labs, advanced training programs, and field exercises onto their normal FIU coursework, building a tight community alongside their studies. Enrollment is open to full-time FIU students, and those who complete the program earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. Prospective students can sit in on an on-campus briefing, held weekdays at 12:30 p.m.
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 Panther Battalion by commuting to Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida International University.
Contact & location
Email: armyrotc@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-1619
Site: https://armyrotc.fiu.edu
Located at: Florida International University, Miami, FL 33199
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Panther Battalion located?
Panther Battalion is hosted at Florida International University in Miami, Florida. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Florida International University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Panther Battalion?
In addition to Florida International University, students enrolled at University of Miami, Florida Atlantic University, Saint Thomas University, Miami Dade College, Barry University, and Nova Southeastern University can contract through Panther 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 Panther 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 Panther 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 Panther 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 Panther 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.
Who is eligible to enroll in Army ROTC at FIU?
Enrollment in the Panther Battalion is open to full-time FIU students. Cadets who complete the program can earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve.
How can I learn more about the FIU program in person?
Army ROTC briefings are held on the FIU campus at 12:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and prospective students can schedule to attend one.
Interested in Panther Battalion?
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