Aerospace Studies Office
Faculty Office Bldg, Room 143
(909) 537-5440
Aerospace Studies Program
Air Force ROTC is a college-level program designed to select and train highly qualified men and women to become commissioned Air Force officers. After graduation from college and completion of all Air Force ROTC requirements, cadets are commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Air Force. Typical service is four years; however, service duration for some career fields (i.e. pilots, navigators, air battle managers) is longer. These individuals serve in a broad range of careers to include flying, engineering, administration and a host of other fields, depending on the needs of the Air Force.
To enter Air Force ROTC, an individual must have at least three years of college left, which may include 1 year of graduate study. In addition, the individual must be a United States citizen prior to entering the last two years of the program, be able to pass an Air Force medical exam, be of high moral character and be in good academic standing in school with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher. Entry into the last two years of the program is on a competitive basis.
Students are required to graduate with a bachelor's degree, in any academic major, and complete one of the two program options. AFROTC offers 2, 3, and 4-year scholarships (some of which cover ALL tuition and fees), but scholarships are not required to participate in the program. AFROTC cadets under scholarship and all juniors and seniors receive a $300-$500 per month tax-free stipend, plus a $600 textbook allowance each year. No military commitment is incurred until entering the last two years of the program (Professional Officer Course) or accepting an AFROTC scholarship.
