Pride of the South Battalion
Hosted at Lamar University · Beaumont, TX
Army ROTC at Lamar University commissions officers alongside Lamar Institute of Technology cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Pride of the South Battalion is Lamar University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Pride of the South Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, McNeese State University, and Lamar State College Orange as well as Lamar University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
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. Lamar University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and computer science and cybersecurity drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Institute of Technology , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lamar State College Port Arthur , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| McNeese State University , LA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lamar State College Orange , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pride of the South Battalion.
Academic programs at Lamar University
Cadets at Pride of the South Battalion pursue degrees across Lamar University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Lamar 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: Beaumont, TX
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for Pride of the South Battalion will appear here once we sync the next refresh cycle.
Photos
Public-domain photos courtesy of DVIDS will appear here when available. Use that does not imply endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pride of the South Battalion located?
- Pride of the South Battalion is hosted at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Pride of the South Battalion?
- Yes — Pride of the South Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, McNeese State University, Lamar State College Orange. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pride of the South Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Lamar 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 Pride of the South Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
Related programs
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.