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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 ColoradoÌý¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß’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 ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß, MINES, & Metro State Univ Denver (MSUD)
Classes - Fall 2026
(begin/end not including finals)
- CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß: Aug 20Ìýto Dec 04
- MINES: Aug 24Ìýto Dec 09Ìý(16-week session only)
- MSUD: Aug 17Ìýto Dec 06
Fall 2026ÌýActivities
- Fall FTX - Sep 18-20
- Tri-Mil Competition - Oct 15 (tentative)
- Fall Super Lab - Oct 24
Commencement / Commission Fall 2026
- CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß:Ìý Degree Conferral Date (no campus-wide ceremony), Friday, Dec 11. Commission, date, time, and location TBD.
- MINES:Ìý Commencement, Friday, Dec 18. Commission, date, time, and location TBD (typically in the Green Center in Friedhoff Hall [downstairs], 924 16th Street, Golden, CO). Ìý
- MSUD:Ìý Commencement, Friday, Dec 11.ÌýCommission, date, time, and location TBD.