Air Force ROTC
The Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) is a commissioning source for Georgetown students to become officers within the Active Duty force, Air Guard, and Air Force Reserve. Students conduct their training with Detachment 130 at our consortium partner, Howard University. Training consists of classroom instruction, physical training, and field training on select weekends at regional military installations.
Air Force ROTC requires three years of participation (two years, with prior military experience). Air Force ROTC is separated between the General Military Course (for freshman and sophomores) prior to Summer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base. After successful completion of Summer Training, Cadets will enroll in the Professional Officer Course (POC).
Students can begin Air Force ROTC either as national scholarship winners or as a walk-on. To apply, the academic baseline requirements are an SAT composite score of 1240 or ACT composite score of 26, as well as a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Candidates must complete the Physical Fitness Assessment, which consists of push-ups, sit-ups and a 1.5 mile run.
Air Force ROTC requires students to participate on campus for three years and is open to both graduate and undergraduate students. Air Force ROTC has a system of preferred majors, with STEM and language majors having the most opportunity for scholarship funding. Cadets may be eligible to receive a uniform allowance, monthly stipend, and scholarship covering tuition and fees.
After completing all Air Force ROTC and academic degree requirements, cadets accept a commission as second lieutenants in the Air Force or the Space Force. The length of initial service commitment depends on career. Most officers have a four-year active-duty service commitment, while Pilots have a 10-year active-duty service commitment, and both Combat System Officers and Air Battle Managers have a six-year service commitment upon completion of training. Prospective cadets are encouraged to apply here.