Cougar Battalion (CofC)
Hosted at College of Charleston · Charleston, SC
Cougar is the Army ROTC battalion at College of Charleston in South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at College of Charleston, Cougar Battalion (CofC) is the Army ROTC battalion for South Carolina and surrounding South Carolina. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Cougar, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring The Citadel, Charleston Southern University, and Medical University of South Carolina into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to College of Charleston for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and biology and pre-health programs, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC | cross-town | 0.4 mi | — |
| The Citadel Charleston, SC | cross-town | 0.7 mi | — |
| Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC | cross-town | 15.8 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 College of Charleston
Cadets at Cougar Battalion (CofC) pursue degrees across College of Charleston's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See College of Charleston'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: Charleston, SC 29424-0001
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cougar Battalion (CofC) located?
- Cougar Battalion (CofC) is hosted at College of Charleston in Charleston, SC 29424-0001.
- Can students at other schools join Cougar Battalion (CofC)?
- Yes — Cougar Battalion (CofC) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Medical University of South Carolina, The Citadel, Charleston Southern University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cougar Battalion (CofC) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at College of Charleston. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Cougar Battalion (CofC)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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