Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB)
Hosted at California State University, Bakersfield · , CA
Army ROTC at California State University, Bakersfield contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) is California State University, Bakersfield's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) runs as a consortium for cadets from Bakersfield College and California State University Channel Islands as well as California State University, Bakersfield. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. California State University, Bakersfield cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and business and political science drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California State University Channel Islands , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB).
Academic programs at California State University, Bakersfield
Cadets at Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) pursue degrees across California State University, Bakersfield's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California State University, Bakersfield's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: , CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) located?
- Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) is hosted at California State University, Bakersfield in , CA.
- Can students at other schools join Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB)?
- Yes — Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Bakersfield College, California State University Channel Islands. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at California State University, Bakersfield. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Roadrunner Battalion (CSUB)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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