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Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) · Tiger
Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) draws cadets from Texas Southern University and surrounding Texas campuses.
About this program
For cadets at Texas Southern University, the path to a commission runs through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston). The unit goes by the Tiger. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Texas Southern University, the unit serves cadets from University of Houston, Rice University, Houston Christian University, and University of Houston-Downtown 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, Texas Southern University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, 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 Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) by commuting to Texas Southern University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Southern University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Southern University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Southern University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Southern University.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Texas Southern University.
Contact & location
Phone: 713-313-7011
Site: https://www.tsu.edu/rotc
Located at: Texas Southern University, Houston, TX 77004
Army ROTC FAQ
Where is Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) located?
Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) is hosted at Texas Southern University in Texas. The battalion's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Texas Southern University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)?
In addition to Texas Southern University, students enrolled at University of Houston, Rice University, Houston Christian University, University of Houston-Downtown, and Texas Woman's University can contract through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
Is Texas Southern University an HBCU?
Yes — Texas Southern University is a Historically Black College or University. Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)?
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.
Can students at other schools join Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)?
Yes — Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Houston, Rice University, University of Houston-Downtown, Houston Christian University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston) as any major?
Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Texas Southern 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 Tiger Battalion (TSU-Houston)?
Phone: 713-313-7011. Official site: https://www.tsu.edu/rotc.
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