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Catamount Battalion · Catamount
Army ROTC in Vermont runs out of University of Vermont as the Catamount Battalion.
About this program
The University of Vermont's Army ROTC program, known on campus as the Green Mountain Battalion, is the oldest Army ROTC program in the country, tracing its roots to 1913 when it began as the Student's Army Training Course. For more than a century it has produced some of the finest leaders to serve in the United States Army.
ROTC at UVM is built directly into a cadet's degree program, consisting of 18 credits taken over four years alongside the premier leadership curriculum. Cadets have access to unique training opportunities, and there are ample scholarship opportunities available specifically for current and prospective nursing students.
At its heart, the battalion describes itself as a large family in which everyone is invested in one another's success. The cadet battalion commander, NCOs, and officers set high expectations while providing a strong level of support to help cadets meet them.
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 Catamount Battalion by commuting to University of Vermont.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Vermont.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Vermont.
Contact & location
Email: goldbar@uvm.edu
Phone: 802-656-5757
Site: https://www.uvm.edu/rotc
Located at: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405-0160
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Catamount Battalion located?
Catamount Battalion is hosted at University of Vermont in Vermont. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Vermont campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Catamount Battalion?
In addition to University of Vermont, students enrolled at Saint Michael's College and Champlain College can contract through Catamount 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 Catamount 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 Catamount 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 old is UVM's Army ROTC program?
It is the oldest Army ROTC program in the country, beginning in 1913 as the Student's Army Training Course and producing Army leaders for more than 100 years.
Are there scholarships for nursing students at UVM?
Yes. The program notes ample scholarship opportunities available to current and prospective nursing students.
Can students at other schools join Catamount Battalion?
Yes — Catamount Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Champlain College, Saint Michael's College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Catamount Battalion as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Vermont. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
Interested in Catamount Battalion?
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