Leaders Aren’t Born, They’re Made
Earn your degree at NC State while training to commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force..
What is Air Force ROTC?
Air Force ROTC is a college program that runs alongside your bachelor’s degree. You take one aerospace studies class and a weekly Leadership Lab, do physical training (PT) a few mornings a week, and graduate as a Second Lieutenant. Det 595 trains cadets from NC State and partner schools across the Triangle, including Wake Tech.
ROTC at a Glance
- No commitment to start. Try it out. You don’t commit to service until you contract, usually at the end of sophomore year or when you accept a scholarship.
- About 7 hours a week. Class, Leadership Lab and PT fit around a full-time schedule.
- Scholarships available. Options include full tuition, a book stipend and a monthly tax-free stipend.
- Real leadership. Upperclass cadets run the Cadet Wing, so you lead people before you graduate.
How to Join in 3 Steps
- Enroll at NC State (or a crosstown partner school).
- Register for AS 121 + AS 201 in Fall (AS 122 + AS 201 in spring). AS 121/122 need instructor permission, so email us once the class is in your cart.
- Attend New Cadet Orientation before classes start.
Scholarships
High school seniors can apply for a national AFROTC scholarship (deadline in December), and current cadets compete for in-college scholarships every year. Awards cover up to full tuition and include a book stipend and a monthly allowance.