Tiger Battalion (TSU)
Hosted at Middle Tennessee State University · Murfreesboro, TN
Tiger Battalion (TSU) runs Army ROTC at Middle Tennessee State University for cadets across Tennessee.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Middle Tennessee State University, Tiger Battalion (TSU) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Tiger.
Cadets from Vanderbilt University, Fisk University, Belmont University, and Lipscomb University cross-enroll into Tiger Battalion (TSU) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Middle Tennessee State University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Middle Tennessee State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fisk University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmont University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lipscomb University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Tiger Battalion (TSU).
Academic programs at Middle Tennessee State University
Cadets at Tiger Battalion (TSU) pursue degrees across Middle Tennessee State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Middle Tennessee 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: Murfreesboro, TN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tiger Battalion (TSU) located?
- Tiger Battalion (TSU) is hosted at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN.
- Can students at other schools join Tiger Battalion (TSU)?
- Yes — Tiger Battalion (TSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Vanderbilt University, Fisk University, Belmont University, Lipscomb University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Tiger Battalion (TSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Middle Tennessee 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 Tiger Battalion (TSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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