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Army ROTC at Florida State University trains cadets for the U.S. Army in Florida.
About this program
Florida State University's Seminole Battalion runs the Department of Military Science under the motto “We Train the Best to Lead the Best.” The program develops leaders through rigorous academic and military training, giving cadets discipline and tactical skills while they complete their degrees, and commissions graduates as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
Beyond the classroom, cadets build experience through FSU's extracurricular ROTC activities and summer training. The program is backed by a Military Science General Foundation Fund, which supports enhanced opportunities such as competing in the Army Ten-Miler and the Bataan Memorial Death March, drill competitions, earning the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), and leadership workshops — all aimed at directly enriching a cadet's experience at FSU.
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 Seminole Battalion by commuting to Florida State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Florida State University.
Contact & location
Site: https://armyrotc.fsu.edu
Located at: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 32306-1037
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Seminole Battalion located?
Seminole Battalion is hosted at Florida State University in Florida. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Florida State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Seminole Battalion?
In addition to Florida State University, students enrolled at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and Tallahassee Community College can contract through Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Seminole 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 Seminole 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 kinds of events and competitions do FSU cadets take part in?
Supported by the Military Science General Foundation Fund, Seminole Battalion cadets compete in events like the Army Ten-Miler and the Bataan Memorial Death March, drill competitions, the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB), and leadership workshops.
What is the Seminole Battalion known for?
FSU's Army ROTC program operates under the motto 'We Train the Best to Lead the Best,' developing leaders through rigorous academic and military training and commissioning them as U.S. Army officers. It is housed in the Department of Military Science.
Can students at other schools join Seminole Battalion?
Yes — Seminole Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee Community College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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