Pony Express Battalion
Hosted at Missouri Western State University · Saint Joseph, MO
Pony Express is the Army ROTC battalion at Missouri Western State University in Missouri.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Missouri Western State University, Pony Express Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Saint Joseph and surrounding Missouri. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Pony Express, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Valley College, and Park University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Missouri Western State University 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 international affairs and language study, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Missouri State University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Missouri Valley College , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Park University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pony Express Battalion.
Academic programs at Missouri Western State University
Cadets at Pony Express Battalion pursue degrees across Missouri Western State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Missouri Western 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: Saint Joseph, MO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pony Express Battalion located?
- Pony Express Battalion is hosted at Missouri Western State University in Saint Joseph, MO.
- Can students at other schools join Pony Express Battalion?
- Yes — Pony Express Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Northwest Missouri State University, Missouri Valley College, Park University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pony Express Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Missouri Western 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 Pony Express Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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