Logger Battalion
Hosted at University of Puget Sound · Tacoma, WA
Logger Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of Puget Sound and 4 partner schools across Washington.
Quick facts
About this program
Logger Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University, University of Washington, and Tacoma Community College 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. University of Puget Sound 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Lutheran University , WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Martin's University , WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Washington Seattle, WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tacoma Community College , WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Logger Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Puget Sound
Cadets at Logger Battalion pursue degrees across University of Puget Sound's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Puget Sound'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: Tacoma, WA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Logger Battalion located?
- Logger Battalion is hosted at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA.
- Can students at other schools join Logger Battalion?
- Yes — Logger Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University, University of Washington, Tacoma Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Logger Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Puget Sound. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Logger Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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