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Yes — Oregon State University (extension) hosts Army ROTC on campus through Beaver Battalion. Students from 6 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Beaver Battalion · Beaver
Beaver Battalion commissions cadets from Oregon State University (extension) into the U.S. Army.
About this program
For cadets at Oregon State University (extension), the path to a commission runs through Beaver Battalion. The unit goes by the Beaver. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Oregon State University (extension), the unit serves cadets from Western Oregon University, Linn-Benton Community College, and Willamette University 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, Oregon State University (extension) 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 at this unit
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 and partner schools
Students at these schools can join Beaver Battalion. They travel to Oregon State University (extension) for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Oregon State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Oregon State University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Oregon State University.
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Location: Oregon State University (extension), Corvallis, OR 97331
Army ROTC FAQ
Does Oregon State University (extension) have Army ROTC?
Yes — Oregon State University (extension) hosts Army ROTC on campus through Beaver Battalion. Students from 6 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is Beaver Battalion a host unit or cross-town?
Beaver Battalion is the host unit, based at Oregon State University (extension). Students at 6 partner schools join it cross-town and train at Oregon State University (extension).
Where is Beaver Battalion located?
Beaver Battalion is hosted at Oregon State University (extension) in Corvallis, Oregon. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Oregon State University (extension) campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Beaver Battalion?
In addition to Oregon State University (extension), students enrolled at Western Oregon University, Linn-Benton Community College, and Willamette University can contract through Beaver Battalion 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 Beaver Battalion?
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 Beaver Battalion?
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 Beaver Battalion?
Yes. Beaver Battalion takes cross-town and partner students from 6 other schools, including Linn-Benton Community College, Western Oregon University, Corban University, Willamette University. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through Beaver Battalion as any major?
Army programs take students from most majors at Oregon State University (extension). Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
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