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Bulldog Battalion (Tech) · Bulldog
Bulldog is the Army ROTC battalion at Louisiana Tech University in Louisiana.
About this program
Headquartered on the Louisiana Tech University campus in Ruston, Bulldog Battalion (Tech) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Grambling State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana State University, and Northwestern State University contract through Bulldog Battalion (Tech) and travel to Louisiana Tech 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 Bulldog Battalion (Tech). Academically, Louisiana Tech University 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 (Tech) by commuting to Louisiana Tech University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Louisiana Tech University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Louisiana Tech University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Louisiana Tech University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Louisiana Tech University.
Contact & location
Located at: Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Bulldog Battalion (Tech) located?
Bulldog Battalion (Tech) is hosted at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Louisiana Tech University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Bulldog Battalion (Tech)?
In addition to Louisiana Tech University, students enrolled at Grambling State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana State University, and Northwestern State University can contract through Bulldog Battalion (Tech) 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 (Tech)?
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 (Tech)?
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 (Tech)?
Yes — Bulldog Battalion (Tech) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Grambling State University, University of Louisiana at Monroe, Northwestern State University, Louisiana State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Bulldog Battalion (Tech) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Louisiana Tech 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 Bulldog Battalion (Tech)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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