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Engineer Battalion (MIT) · Engineer
Engineer is the Army ROTC battalion at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts.
About this program
Headquartered on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Massachusetts, Engineer Battalion (MIT) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Harvard University, Boston University, and Wellesley College contract through Engineer Battalion (MIT) and travel to Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Engineer Battalion (MIT). Academically, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Engineer Battalion (MIT) by commuting to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Contact & location
Located at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4301
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Engineer Battalion (MIT) located?
Engineer Battalion (MIT) is hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
In addition to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, students enrolled at Harvard University, Boston University, and Wellesley College can contract through Engineer Battalion (MIT) 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 Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
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 Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
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 Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
Yes — Engineer Battalion (MIT) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Harvard University, Boston University, Wellesley College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Engineer Battalion (MIT) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Engineer Battalion (MIT)?
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