AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICE TRAINING CORPS (AFROTC)
The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) program is one of the most significant programs in the United States Military. The program is designed to train and develop young individuals who are interested in joining the United States Air Force as officers. The program provides an excellent foundation for students interested in developing leadership skills and gaining foundational knowledge in aerospace science.
University Crosstown Agreement
Air Force ROTC is offered through a formal academic agreement with California State University, Fresno. You enroll as a full-time student pursuing your academic degree plan at UC Merced, while also fulfilling your AFROTC requirements at CSU Fresno – Det 035.
Program Requirements and Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Must be enrolled full-time (12 units) at UC Merced
- Enroll in both Leadership Laboratory (LLAB) and Aerospace Studies course
- You must participate in both the Aerospace Studies class and Leadership Lab each semester at CSU Fresno
- Be at least 14 years old (17 for scholarship)
- Have at least 3 academic years remaining to complete your undergraduate degree at the beginning of your first fall term in the program.
- Pass Physical Fitness Requirements
- Maintain a term and cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
Visit the Air Force ROTC Det 035 website for additional eligibility requirements.
Academic Credit for AFROTC courses
Our academic agreement allows you the ability to receive academic credit for the successful completion of courses by the AFROTC at CSU Fresno.
Enrollment Requirements
To participate in the Air Force ROTC program, through our crosstown agreement with CSU Fresno, students must meet the following academic and registration criteria:
Full-time Enrollment at UC Merced
Cadets must be enrolled in at least 12 units per semester at UC Merced in a degree-seeking undergraduate program. This ensures students maintain full-time status while completing AFROTC requirements.
AFROTC Course Registration at UC Merced
AFROTC courses offered by CSU Fresno will be available through UC Merced registration system. You can enroll for AFROTC classes at the same time you enroll in your regular UC Merced courses. Course catalog is available here.
Cadet Registration Authorization
Each semester, a list of AFROTC cadets is provided to UC Merced Registrar's Office. These students are coded in the system to grant access to register for AFROTC courses. If you are interested in joining the program, make sure to submit an email to det35@listserv.csufresno.edu.
Transportation
Cadets are expected to travel to CSU Fresno multiple times each week to participate in AFROTC classes, leadership laboratory activities, and physical training (PT). Transportation is the student's responsiblity, though many cadets choose to drive themselves or coordinate carpools with others in the program.
Application Instructions
- Submit an email to det35@listserv.csufresno.edu expressing interest in the program.
- Visit wings.holmcenter.com and click on “Apply for AFROTC” (in the ROTC title)
- Attend New Student Orientation with Detachment 035 staff.
