Bearkat Battalion
Hosted at Sam Houston State University · Huntsville, TX
Bearkat Battalion trains cadets at Sam Houston State University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Sam Houston State University campus in Texas, Bearkat Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Lone Star College, Prairie View A&M University, and Texas A&M University contract through Bearkat Battalion and travel to Sam Houston State 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 Bearkat Battalion. Academically, Sam Houston State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star College The Woodlands, TX | cross-town | 36.6 mi | — |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | cross-town | 47.2 mi | — |
| Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX | cross-town | 50.5 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
High-school senior scholarship covering full tuition + books at most public schools or up to a fixed amount at private schools. Requires a competitive board score, fitness test, and SAT/ACT minimums.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Sam Houston State University
Cadets at Bearkat Battalion pursue degrees across Sam Houston State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Sam Houston 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
Site: https://www.shsu.edu/military-science
Address: Huntsville, TX 77340
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bearkat Battalion located?
- Bearkat Battalion is hosted at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, TX 77340.
- Can students at other schools join Bearkat Battalion?
- Yes — Bearkat Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Lone Star College, Texas A&M University, Prairie View A&M University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bearkat Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Sam Houston 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 Bearkat Battalion?
- Official site: https://www.shsu.edu/military-science.
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