Beaver Battalion
Hosted at Oregon State University (extension) · Corvallis, OR
Beaver Battalion commissions cadets from Oregon State University (extension) into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Oregon State University (extension), the path to a commission runs through Beaver Battalion. The unit goes by the Beaver. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Oregon State University (extension), the unit serves cadets from Western Oregon University, Linn-Benton Community College, and Willamette University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Oregon State University (extension) is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside computer science and cybersecurity, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oregon University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Linn-Benton Community College , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Willamette University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Beaver Battalion.
Academic programs at Oregon State University (extension)
Cadets at Beaver Battalion pursue degrees across Oregon State University (extension)'s undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Oregon State University (extension)'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: Corvallis, OR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beaver Battalion located?
- Beaver Battalion is hosted at Oregon State University (extension) in Corvallis, OR.
- Can students at other schools join Beaver Battalion?
- Yes — Beaver Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Western Oregon University, Linn-Benton Community College, Willamette University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Beaver Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Oregon State University (extension). Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Beaver Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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