Air Force ROTC
Your career after college is definitely affected by the choices you make during college. As a student in Air Force ROTC, the things you learn add to your total education in ways you never thought possible. You can work on cutting-edge technology, get hands-on experience and develop discipline and leadership skills that can turn any job into a rewarding career that's anything but boring. Plus, when you graduate, you'll be a commissioned officer in the largest high technology company in the world, the U.S Air Force.
You must be a full-time student at either the University of Florida (UF) or Santa Fe College (SFC) and be in good physical condition (pass a sports physical). Next, register for the applicable ROTC academic class and leadership lab. Lastly, please contact our office so we can get your enrolled in our AFROTC system.
Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis. Availability of scholarships depends on the budget for scholarships provided by AFROTC Headquarters. Bottom line...do your best in all areas of the program and you may have a chance to compete for a scholarship. Scholarships are awarded to HS students that apply early and proactively at www.afrotc.com their senior year or to competitive students in our program after their freshman year. No scholarship is a guarantee but there are many opportunities!
Yes for multiple scholarships, the UF Bursar's Office applies scholarship payments in accordance with State and Federal guidelines. If you earn an Air Force Scholarship, we pay for tuition and fees (up to specific amounts depending upon the scholarship). Additionally, we pay you a monthly tax-free stipend and cover textbooks up to $900/yr. The best part is there is no commitment until you accept a scholarship from us or after field training. Test drive it for a semester. For more information on scholarships, click here.
The first year AS100 (Aerospace Studies) covers an introduction to the Air Force. AS200 covers the history of the Air Force and the leaders that shaped the force. As the transition is made to your third year, there is a greater focus on leadership and management training. Professional writing and speaking along with management skills are discussed in the AS300 class and National Security Policy and other active duty transitioning topics are covered in the AS400 class; click here for more specific curriculum information.
Yes, Detachment 150 has a cross-town agreement for Santa Fe College (SFC) students. If you are a full-time student at SFC, you can enroll in our Air Force ROTC program right away. Register for your AFROTC classes during registration at SFC. The AFROTC classes, LLABs, and PT are all conducted on the UF campus.
The leadership laboratory (LLAB) is focused on providing hands-on leadership and discipline development. The freshman and sophomore years focus on military skills training such as uniform wear and marching, Group Leadership Problems and Physical Fitness Training. The lab is one credit each semester.
Apart from the curriculum, there are lots of extracurricular clubs available to all University of Florida students. Check out the various clubs (Billy Mitchell Drill Team and Arnold Air Society).
Yes, we realize the vast scope of the Air Force is difficult to visualize in the classroom. Therefore, we attempt to provide you the opportunity to visit an Air Force or Space Force base annually for a firsthand look at how it operates. You'll be accompanied by an experienced, active duty Air Force officer.
If you are on campus, stop by the top floor of Van Fleet Hall, just South of the O'Connell center on Stadium Road. You can also contact us by phone (352) 392-1355 or email.
If you have more questions please check out the comprehensive list of FAQ's at Air Force ROTC headquarters FAQ page.