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Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) · Bulldog
Bulldog is the Army ROTC battalion at California State University, Fresno in California.
About this program
Headquartered on the California State University, Fresno campus in Fresno, Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Fresno Pacific University, California State University, Stanislaus, University of California, Merced, and Fresno City College contract through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) and travel to California State University, Fresno 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 Bulldog Battalion (Fresno). Academically, California State University, Fresno is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) by commuting to California State University, Fresno.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at California State University, Fresno.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at California State University, Fresno.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at California State University, Fresno.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at California State University, Fresno.
Contact & location
Located at: California State University, Fresno, Fresno, CA 93740
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) located?
Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) is hosted at California State University, Fresno in Fresno, California. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the California State University, Fresno campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
In addition to California State University, Fresno, students enrolled at Fresno Pacific University, California State University, Stanislaus, University of California, Merced, and Fresno City College can contract through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
Army ROTC cadets at this battalion compete for AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the Army ROTC summer training for cadets at Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
After the MS-III year, cadets ship to Cadet Summer Training (Advanced Camp) at Fort Knox for the 31-day capstone evaluation that drives branching and order-of-merit standing.
Can students at other schools join Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Fresno City College, Fresno Pacific University, University of California, Merced, California State University, Stanislaus. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Fresno) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at California State University, Fresno. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Bulldog Battalion (Fresno)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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