Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley)
Hosted at Fort Valley State University · , GA
Army ROTC in Georgia runs out of Fort Valley State University as the Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley).
Quick facts
About this program
Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) sits inside Fort Valley State University as the campus's Army ROTC battalion. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Army officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
Mercer University and Middle Georgia State University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley). All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
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. On the academic side, Fort Valley State University draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as computer science and cybersecurity, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer University Macon, GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Middle Georgia State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley).
Academic programs at Fort Valley State University
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) pursue degrees across Fort Valley State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Fort Valley 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: , GA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) is hosted at Fort Valley State University in , GA.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Mercer University, Middle Georgia State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Fort Valley 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 Wildcat Battalion (Fort Valley)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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