Pilot Battalion
Hosted at University of Portland · Portland, OR
Pilot is the Army ROTC battalion at University of Portland in Oregon.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Portland, Pilot Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion for Portland and surrounding Oregon. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Pilot, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Portland State University, Lewis & Clark College, Reed College, and Concordia University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Portland for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and nursing and health professions, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lewis & Clark College , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Reed College , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pacific University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| George Fox University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oregon Health & Science University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pilot Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Portland
Cadets at Pilot Battalion pursue degrees across University of Portland's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Portland'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: Portland, OR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilot Battalion located?
- Pilot Battalion is hosted at University of Portland in Portland, OR.
- Can students at other schools join Pilot Battalion?
- Yes — Pilot Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Portland State University, Lewis & Clark College, Reed College, Concordia University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pilot Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Portland. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Pilot Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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