Binghamton University is a crosstown participant of Cornell University's ROTC program. Use the following links to obtain information regarding or get answers to questions about ROTC.
Army ROTC
Join the Excelsior Battalion
Host school
Cornell University
Satellite Schools
Binghamton University
SUNY Cortland
Elmira College
Ithaca College
Weekly Schedule
Physical Training (PT) Mon, Wed, Thursday
Morning workout with Binghamton cadets at Binghamton University.
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
Air Force ROTC
Air Force ROTC Detachment 520 welcomes students from Binghamton University. Detachment 520 commissions quality officers for the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force. The program, combining traditional undergraduate education with military instruction, aims to develop leaders capable of tackling the nation's emerging challenges. Summer activities are also available, including internships, base visits, flight orientation, and cultural immersion and language training programs. Prospective cadets may participate in the program without incurring a service commitment and scholarships may be available for those who qualify.
Contact Information:
Detachment 520
Phone: 607-255-4004
Email: afrotc@cornell.edu
Binghamton University AFROTC at Cornell University
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