Cougar Battalion (WSU)
Hosted at Washington State University · Pullman, WA
Cougar is the Army ROTC battalion at Washington State University in Washington.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Washington State University campus in Pullman, Cougar Battalion (WSU) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from University of Idaho, Walla Walla University, Whitworth University, and Eastern Washington University contract through Cougar Battalion (WSU) and travel to Washington State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Cougar Battalion (WSU). Academically, Washington State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Moscow, WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA | cross-town | 56.2 mi | — |
| Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | cross-town | 65.7 mi | — |
| Whitworth University Spokane, WA | cross-town | 71.7 mi | — |
| Walla Walla University College Place, WA | cross-town | 75.3 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 Washington State University
Cadets at Cougar Battalion (WSU) pursue degrees across Washington State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Washington 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: Pullman, WA 99164-5910
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cougar Battalion (WSU) located?
- Cougar Battalion (WSU) is hosted at Washington State University in Pullman, WA 99164-5910.
- Can students at other schools join Cougar Battalion (WSU)?
- Yes — Cougar Battalion (WSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Idaho, Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Whitworth University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Cougar Battalion (WSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Washington 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 Cougar Battalion (WSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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