Billiken Battalion
Hosted at Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO
The Billiken Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at Saint Louis University.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Saint Louis University campus in Saint Louis, Billiken Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Maryville University contract through Billiken Battalion and travel to Saint Louis 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 Billiken Battalion. Academically, Saint Louis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St. Louis , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Webster University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Maryville University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fontbonne University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Louis Community College , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lindenwood University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Harris-Stowe State University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Billiken Battalion.
Academic programs at Saint Louis University
Cadets at Billiken Battalion pursue degrees across Saint Louis University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Saint Louis 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 Louis, MO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Billiken Battalion located?
- Billiken Battalion is hosted at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO.
- Can students at other schools join Billiken Battalion?
- Yes — Billiken Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Washington University in St. Louis, Webster University, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Maryville University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Billiken Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Saint Louis 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 Billiken Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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