Join the Excelsior Battalion
Host school
Cornell University
Satellite Schools
- SUNY Cortland
- Binghamton University
- Elmira College
- Ithaca College
Weekly Schedule
Physical Training (PT) Mon, Wed, Thursday
Morning workout with Cortland cadets at the student life center and/or Lusk Field House
Military Science Class
2 hour class held at Cornell University once a week with your military professor.
Leadership Lab
3 hour lab once a week
Hands on training and/or field training held at Cornell University and/or Mount Pleasant, Ithaca NY
Joining the program
Basic Course- Freshman and sophomore year
You’ll learn basic Army skills and what it takes to become a leader. The Basic Course normally involves one elective class and lab each semester, along with the required physical training and field training exercises.
Basic Camp- Sophomore or transfer
You’ll practice becoming a leader in a team setting while getting helpful feedback to grow. Basic Camp is a 32-day intensive training event and accelerated alternative to the Basic Course that qualifies you for enrollment in the Advanced Course.
Advanced Course- Junior or Senior
You’ll learn advanced military strategies in a classroom setting and practice teamwork in preparation for Advanced Camp. Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course or Basic Camp and establishes your commitment to serve as an Army Officer after graduation.
Advanced Camp- in between your junior and senior year
You’ll learn advanced military strategies in a classroom setting and practice teamwork in preparation for Advanced Camp. Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course or Basic Camp and establishes your commitment to serve as an Army Officer after graduation.
For more information visit
https://armyrotc.cornell.edu/about-rotc/
Excelsior Battalion
Army ROTC
101 Barton Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York 14853
607-255-4000
Professor of Military Science
LTC Derek R. Fitzpatrick
drf89@cornell.edu
Enrollment & Scholarship Manager
607-255-4000
armyrotc@cornell.edu
