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Knight Battalion (Marymount) · Saint
Saint is the Army ROTC battalion at Marymount University in District of Columbia.
About this program
Run by cadre at Marymount University, Knight Battalion (Marymount) is the Army ROTC battalion for District of Columbia and surrounding District of Columbia. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Saint, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and George Washington University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Marymount University for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 Knight Battalion (Marymount) by commuting to Marymount University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Marymount University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Marymount University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Marymount University.
Contact & location
Located at: Marymount University, Arlington, VA 22207-4299
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Knight Battalion (Marymount) located?
Knight Battalion (Marymount) is hosted at Marymount University in District of Columbia. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Marymount University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
In addition to Marymount University, students enrolled at George Mason University, Northern Virginia Community College, and George Washington University can contract through Knight Battalion (Marymount) 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 Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
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 Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
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.
Can students at other schools join Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
Yes — Knight Battalion (Marymount) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including George Washington University, Northern Virginia Community College, George Mason University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Knight Battalion (Marymount) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Marymount University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Knight Battalion (Marymount)?
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