Bulldog Battalion (Tech)
Hosted at Louisiana Tech University · Ruston, LA
Bulldog is the Army ROTC battalion at Louisiana Tech University in Louisiana.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston, Bulldog Battalion (Tech) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Grambling State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana State University, and Northwestern State University contract through Bulldog Battalion (Tech) and travel to Louisiana Tech University 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 (Tech). Academically, Louisiana Tech University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grambling State University Grambling, LA | cross-town | 3.7 mi | — |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA | cross-town | 33.6 mi | — |
| Northwestern State University Natchitoches, LA | cross-town | 59.8 mi | — |
| Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA | cross-town | 233.5 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 Louisiana Tech University
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Tech) pursue degrees across Louisiana Tech University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Louisiana Tech 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: Ruston, LA 71272
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (Tech) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (Tech) is hosted at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA 71272.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (Tech)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Tech) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Grambling State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Tech) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Louisiana Tech 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 Bulldog Battalion (Tech)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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