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