Bobcat Battalion (Ohio)
Hosted at Ohio University · Athens, OH
Army ROTC at Ohio University commissions officers alongside Hocking College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at Ohio University runs as Bobcat Battalion (Ohio), an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army.
Partner schools — Hocking College, Marietta College, and Rio Grande University — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Ohio University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta College Marietta, OH | cross-town | 51.9 mi | — |
| Hocking College Nelsonville, OH | cross-town | 79.2 mi | — |
| Rio Grande University Rio Grande, OH | cross-town | 111.2 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 Ohio University
Cadets at Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) pursue degrees across Ohio University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Ohio 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: Athens, OH 43950
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) located?
- Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) is hosted at Ohio University in Athens, OH 43950.
- Can students at other schools join Bobcat Battalion (Ohio)?
- Yes — Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Marietta College, Hocking College, Rio Grande University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bobcat Battalion (Ohio) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Ohio 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 Bobcat Battalion (Ohio)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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