Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)
Hosted at California State University, Fresno · Fresno, CA
Bulldog is the Army ROTC battalion at California State University, Fresno in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the California State University, Fresno campus in Fresno, Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Fresno Pacific University, California State University, Stanislaus, University of California, Merced, and Fresno City College contract through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) and travel to California State University, Fresno for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Bulldog Battalion (Fresno). Academically, California State University, Fresno is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno City College Fresno, CA | cross-town | 4.1 mi | — |
| Fresno Pacific University Fresno, CA | cross-town | 5.8 mi | — |
| University of California, Merced Merced, CA | cross-town | 53.6 mi | — |
| California State University, Stanislaus Turlock, CA | cross-town | 78.5 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at California State University, Fresno
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) pursue degrees across California State University, Fresno's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California State University, Fresno'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: Fresno, CA 93740
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) is hosted at California State University, Fresno in Fresno, CA 93740.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Fresno City College, Fresno Pacific University, University of California, Merced, California State University, Stanislaus. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at California State University, Fresno. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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