Patriot Battalion (West Liberty)
Hosted at West Liberty University · West Liberty, WV
Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) runs Army ROTC from West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV.
Quick facts
About this program
Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at West Liberty University in West Liberty, West Virginia. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from West Virginia Northern Community College and Wheeling University 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. West Liberty University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Northern Community College , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wheeling University , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Patriot Battalion (West Liberty).
Academic programs at West Liberty University
Cadets at Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) pursue degrees across West Liberty University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See West Liberty 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: West Liberty, WV
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) located?
- Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) is hosted at West Liberty University in West Liberty, WV.
- Can students at other schools join Patriot Battalion (West Liberty)?
- Yes — Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including West Virginia Northern Community College, Wheeling University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Patriot Battalion (West Liberty) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at West Liberty 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 Patriot Battalion (West Liberty)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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