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Crusader Battalion · Crusader
Crusader Battalion trains cadets at Susquehanna University for service in the U.S. Army.
About this program
Headquartered on the Susquehanna University campus in Pennsylvania, Crusader Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Bucknell University and Lycoming College contract through Crusader Battalion and travel to Susquehanna 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 Crusader Battalion. Academically, Susquehanna 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 Crusader Battalion by commuting to Susquehanna University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Susquehanna University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Susquehanna University.
Contact & location
Located at: Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1025
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Crusader Battalion located?
Crusader Battalion is hosted at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Susquehanna University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Crusader Battalion?
In addition to Susquehanna University, students enrolled at Bucknell University and Lycoming College can contract through Crusader 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 Crusader 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 Crusader 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 Crusader 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.
Can students at other schools join Crusader Battalion?
Yes — Crusader Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Bucknell University, Lycoming College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Crusader Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Susquehanna 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 Crusader Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Crusader Battalion?
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