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Lobo Battalion · Lobo
Lobo is the Army ROTC battalion at University of New Mexico in New Mexico.
About this program
Run by cadre at University of New Mexico, Lobo Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Albuquerque and surrounding New Mexico. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Lobo, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Central New Mexico Community College, Santa Fe Community College, and New Mexico Highlands University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of New Mexico 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 nursing and health professions, 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 Lobo Battalion by commuting to University of New Mexico.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of New Mexico.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of New Mexico.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of New Mexico.
Contact & location
Located at: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Lobo Battalion located?
Lobo Battalion is hosted at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of New Mexico campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Lobo Battalion?
In addition to University of New Mexico, students enrolled at Central New Mexico Community College, Santa Fe Community College, and New Mexico Highlands University can contract through Lobo 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 Lobo 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 Lobo 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.
Can students at other schools join Lobo Battalion?
Yes — Lobo Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Central New Mexico Community College, Santa Fe Community College, New Mexico Highlands University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Lobo Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of New Mexico. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Lobo Battalion?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Lobo Battalion?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
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