Highlander Battalion (CSU)
Hosted at Cleveland State University · , OH
Highlander Battalion (CSU) runs Army ROTC at Cleveland State University for cadets across Ohio.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Cleveland State University, the path to a commission runs through Highlander Battalion (CSU). The unit goes by the Viking. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Cleveland State University, the unit serves cadets from John Carroll University, Baldwin Wallace University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Notre Dame College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Cleveland State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Carroll University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Baldwin Wallace University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cuyahoga Community College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Notre Dame College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Highlander Battalion (CSU).
Academic programs at Cleveland State University
Cadets at Highlander Battalion (CSU) pursue degrees across Cleveland State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Cleveland State University'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: , OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highlander Battalion (CSU) located?
- Highlander Battalion (CSU) is hosted at Cleveland State University in , OH.
- Can students at other schools join Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
- Yes — Highlander Battalion (CSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including John Carroll University, Baldwin Wallace University, Cuyahoga Community College, Notre Dame College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Highlander Battalion (CSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Cleveland State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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