Bulldog Battalion (SCSU)
Hosted at South Carolina State University · Orangeburg, SC
Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) hosts Army ROTC at South Carolina State University and 2 partner schools across South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Claflin University and Voorhees University alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. South Carolina State University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claflin University Orangeburg, SC | cross-town | 0.3 mi | — |
| Voorhees University Denmark, SC | cross-town | 20.8 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 South Carolina State University
Cadets at Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) pursue degrees across South Carolina State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See South Carolina 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
Address: Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) located?
- Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) is hosted at South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC 29117-0001.
- Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (SCSU)?
- Yes — Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Claflin University, Voorhees University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (SCSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at South Carolina 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 Bulldog Battalion (SCSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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