Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)
Hosted at Texas Southern University · , TX
Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) draws cadets from Texas Southern University and surrounding Texas campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Texas Southern University, the path to a commission runs through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston). The unit goes by the Tiger. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Texas Southern University, the unit serves cadets from University of Houston, Rice University, Houston Christian University, and University of Houston-Downtown under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Texas Southern University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rice University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Houston Christian University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Houston-Downtown , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas Woman's University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston).
Academic programs at Texas Southern University
Cadets at Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) pursue degrees across Texas Southern University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Texas Southern 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 Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) located?
- Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) is hosted at Texas Southern University in , TX.
- Can students at other schools join Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)?
- Yes — Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Houston, Rice University, Houston Christian University, University of Houston-Downtown. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Texas Southern 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-Houston)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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