Indian Battalion
Hosted at Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC
Indian Battalion commissions cadets from Western Carolina University into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Western Carolina University, the path to a commission runs through Indian Battalion. The unit goes by the Catamount. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Western Carolina University, the unit serves cadets from University of North Carolina at Asheville, Mars Hill University, Brevard College, and UNC Asheville under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Western Carolina University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Asheville , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mars Hill University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brevard College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| UNC Asheville , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southwestern Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Indian Battalion.
Academic programs at Western Carolina University
Cadets at Indian Battalion pursue degrees across Western Carolina University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Western Carolina 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: Cullowhee, NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Indian Battalion located?
- Indian Battalion is hosted at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC.
- Can students at other schools join Indian Battalion?
- Yes — Indian Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of North Carolina at Asheville, Mars Hill University, Brevard College, UNC Asheville. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Indian Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Western Carolina 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 Indian Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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