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The Army ROTC Golden Buffalo Battalion develops leaders of character who are disciplined, resilient, and prepared for the future.Ìý
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Mission:Ìý The Golden Buffalo Battalion develops leaders of character ready to influence others in a complex operating environmentÌýthrough professionalism, dedication, and teamwork, while preserving a legacy of excellence and lifelong service to community. Ìý
Welcome to one of the most respected ROTC programs in the United States, the University of ColoradoÌýBoulder’s Golden Buffalo Battalion!
Our Military Science Department invites you to enroll in our exciting program and be a part of our proud AROTC tradition that dates back to 1918. Our program focuses on attracting top quality Scholar-Athlete-Leaders from here on campus as well as from high schools, partnership, and affiliate colleges throughout the Denver Metro area. The Golden Buffalo BN mission is to develop leaders of character ready to influence others in a complex operating environment through professionalism, dedication, and teamwork while preserving a legacy of excellence and lifelong service to community.
The Golden Buffalo Battalion DevelopsÌýthe Best
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Our Cadets consistently rank as Distinguished Military Graduates in the topÌý20%Ìýin the nation.
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Our Cadet corps averages 150 to 200ÌýCadets, which leads to a tight-knit, highly functionalÌýgroup.
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95%Ìýof our seniors get their first branch choice when they commission into the Army.
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CU Boulder, MINES, & Metro State Univ Denver (MSUD)
Classes - SpringÌý2025
(begin/end not including finals)
- CU Boulder: Jan 13Ìýto May 01
- MINES: Jan 06Ìýto Apr 30Ìý(16-week session only)
- MSUD: Jan 21Ìýto May 10
Spring 2025ÌýActivities
- M4 Range Super Lab - TBD
- Mil Ball - TBD
- Land Nav Super Lab - TBD
- Bataan Death March - TBD
- Ranger Budy - TBD
- Spring LDX - TBD
- Tri-Mil Awards - TBD
Commencement / CommissionÌýSpringÌý2025
- CU Boulder:Ìý Commencement, Thursday, May 08. Commission, Friday, May 09, 10 a.m., location TBD.
- MINES:Ìý Commencement, Friday, May 09. Commission, date, time, and location TBD. Ìý
- MSUD:Ìý Commencement, Friday, May 16.ÌýCommission, date, time, and location TBD (most likely in the AROTC house).