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Aggie Battalion (NDSU) · Bison
Aggie Battalion (NDSU) draws cadets from North Dakota State University and surrounding North Dakota campuses.
About this program
For cadets at North Dakota State University, the path to a commission runs through Aggie Battalion (NDSU). The unit goes by the Bison. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond North Dakota State University, the unit serves cadets from Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science, and University of Mary 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, North Dakota State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside computer science and cybersecurity, 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 Aggie Battalion (NDSU) by commuting to North Dakota State University-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Dakota State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Dakota State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Dakota State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at North Dakota State University.
Contact & location
Located at: North Dakota State University-Main Campus, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Aggie Battalion (NDSU) located?
Aggie Battalion (NDSU) is hosted at North Dakota State University in Fargo, North Dakota. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the North Dakota State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
In addition to North Dakota State University, students enrolled at Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science, and University of Mary can contract through Aggie Battalion (NDSU) 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 Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
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 Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
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.
How big is the corps at Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; Army ROTC battalions in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
Yes — Aggie Battalion (NDSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Concordia College, Minnesota State University Moorhead, North Dakota State College of Science, University of Mary. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Aggie Battalion (NDSU) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at North Dakota State University-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
How do I contact Aggie Battalion (NDSU)?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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