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Highlander Battalion (CSU) · Viking
Highlander Battalion (CSU) runs Army ROTC at Cleveland State University for cadets across Ohio.
About this program
For cadets at Cleveland State University, the path to a commission runs through Highlander Battalion (CSU). The unit goes by the Viking. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Cleveland State University, the unit serves cadets from John Carroll University, Baldwin Wallace University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Notre Dame College 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, Cleveland State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 Highlander Battalion (CSU) by commuting to Cleveland State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Cleveland State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Cleveland State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Cleveland State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Cleveland State University.
Contact & location
Located at: Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Highlander Battalion (CSU) located?
Highlander Battalion (CSU) is hosted at Cleveland State University in Ohio. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Cleveland State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
In addition to Cleveland State University, students enrolled at John Carroll University, Baldwin Wallace University, Cuyahoga Community College, and Notre Dame College can contract through Highlander Battalion (CSU) 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 Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
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 Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
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 Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
Yes — Highlander Battalion (CSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Notre Dame College, Cuyahoga Community College, John Carroll University, Baldwin Wallace University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Highlander Battalion (CSU) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Cleveland 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 Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Highlander Battalion (CSU)?
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