Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming)
Hosted at University of Wyoming · Laramie, WY
Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) runs Army ROTC at University of Wyoming for cadets across Wyoming.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Wyoming, Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Cowboy.
Cadets from Casper College, Laramie County Community College, and Western Wyoming Community College cross-enroll into Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Wyoming campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Wyoming's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and engineering and physical sciences give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie County Community College Cheyenne, WY | cross-town | 44.0 mi | — |
| Casper College Casper, WY | cross-town | 111.9 mi | — |
| Western Wyoming Community College Rock Springs, WY | cross-town | 190.4 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 University of Wyoming
Cadets at Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) pursue degrees across University of Wyoming's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Wyoming'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: Laramie, WY 82071
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) located?
- Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) is hosted at University of Wyoming in Laramie, WY 82071.
- Can students at other schools join Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming)?
- Yes — Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Laramie County Community College, Casper College, Western Wyoming Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Wyoming. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Cowboy Battalion (Wyoming)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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