Air Force ROTC

Caldwell March

Air Force ROTC prepares students for the challenges and responsibilities of a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force. Graduates of the program enter the active duty Air Force in one of nearly seventy career fields, which include aviation, space and missiles, communications and intelligence, science, and engineering.

Freshmen and sophomores are introduced to the Air Force through the study of current and historical operations in a two credit hour class each semester. Classroom study is enhanced by several chances to visit operational Air Force bases each year. During the summer following the sophomore year, cadets from across the nation attend a challenging four-week training and evaluation course that serves as an introduction to the junior and senior year. The three credit hour courses focus on leadership, group dynamics, and communications, as well as national defense policy.

Freshmen and non-scholarship sophomores may participate in ROTC without any military obligation. Scholarships are available to both high school seniors and students in college, most scholarships cover full tuition and fees. Scholarships also provide a book allowance and a tax-free stipend of between $250 and $400 per month. Juniors, seniors, and second-semester sophomores who are not offered scholarships may qualify for $1,500 per semester towards tuition, a book allowance, and the tax-free stipend.