Wildcat Battalion (Chico)
Hosted at California State University, Chico · Chico, CA
Wildcat Battalion (Chico) hosts Army ROTC at California State University, Chico and 3 partner schools across California.
Quick facts
About this program
Wildcat Battalion (Chico) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at California State University, Chico in Chico, California. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Butte College, California State University, Stanislaus, and Humboldt State University alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. California State University, Chico brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butte College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California State University, Stanislaus , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Humboldt State University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (Chico).
Academic programs at California State University, Chico
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (Chico) pursue degrees across California State University, Chico's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California State University, Chico'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: Chico, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (Chico) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (Chico) is hosted at California State University, Chico in Chico, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (Chico)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (Chico) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Butte College, California State University, Stanislaus, Humboldt State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (Chico) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at California State University, Chico. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Wildcat Battalion (Chico)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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