Prospective Students

It takes a unique individual to succeed in Air Force ROTC. It takes dedication, drive, and discipline. Our program develops the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to become officers in the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force. Air Force ROTC provides valuable leadership-building exercises and practical opportunities to apply these skills. Most importantly, unlike many other college students, you will have a rewarding career waiting for you after graduation. 

Student Eligibility

  • Be a United States citizen (before contracting)
  • Pass a physical examination and be certified as COMMISSION-qualified by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB).
  • Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT)
  • Meet Air Force ROTC height, weight, and body fat standards
  • Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Test each semester
  • Complete an Academic Plan of Study (Form 48) 
  • Maintain Full-time Student Status (at least 12 credit hours per semester)
  • Maintain a minimum of a 2.0 GPA (2.5 GPA for scholarship recipients)
  • Meet additional qualification requirements for Air Force ROTC 

High School Students

If you're interested in Air Force ROTC and you are currently enrolled in High School, we recommend visiting the national AFROTC site to get a general overview of the program, its requirements, and more information about the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) application process. HSSP recipients who attend the University of Arizona may also be eligible to receive room and board stipends for four years! 

College Students

Congratulations on taking your first step toward a rewarding future! As a current college student, it's not too late to join AFROTC. To be eligible, you must have at least three years of study left for your undergraduate program or six semesters if enrolled in a Master's program. the national AFROTC site

Scholarships

Air Force ROTC offers High School, In-College, and Enlisted Scholarships. Please visit AFROTC Scholarships for more information about all scholarships.

Academics

All AFROTC classes are taught at the University of Arizona campus. Crosstown cadets attend both LLAB, AFROTC class, and physical training sessions at the University of Arizona. Please see our Crosstown Schools section for the course listings for Pima Community College. 

  • Military Aerospace Studies: (Fall // Spring)
    • Foundations of the Unites States Air Force: (MLA 100A // MLA 100B)
    • Airpower History: (MLA 200A // MLA 200B)
    • Leadership Studies: (MLA 300A // MLA 300B)
    • National Security Affairs: (MLA 400A // MLA 400B)
  • Air Force Physical Training Program (MLA 110A // MLA 110B)
  • Leadership Laboratory (LLAB): You will be automatically enrolled in LLAB upon registration for your respective Aerospace Studies class.

Careers

There are a wide variety of career opportunities available to officers in the Air Force. Whether you wanted to be a pilot, space officer, missileer, maintainer, doctor, or lawyer, the Air Force can be right for you! Visit Air Force Careers to learn more about what career might be right for you!

Pay and Benefits

As an Air Force Officer, you will earn pay very comparable to the civilian sector and several other benefits such as educational opportunities, healthcare, housing, travel, and use of military facilities, just to name a few. Visit Air Force Benefits for more information.