Air Force ROTC develops the leaders of tomorrow by preparing students to become officers in the U.S. Air and Space Forces while earning a college degree.
In AFROTC, you’ll not only build lifelong friendships, but you may also have the opportunity to pay for school through our scholarship programs. Most importantly, you have the opportunity to practice leadership and collaboration, building the foundation for a rewarding career waiting for you after graduation.
Air Force (AFROTC), the Department of Air Force Aerospace Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers education and training to become commissioned officers in the United States Air Force or Space Force through its Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps (AFROTC) program to all qualified Fitchburg State University students.
For further details, qualifications, and information on scholarship opportunities for the Air Force ROTC, please contact AFROTC Detachment 340, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 37 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609, 508.831.5747, afrotc@wpi.edu.
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Weekly Schedule and Requirements
All Students - *All events are located in person at Worcester Polytechnic Institute*
- Physical Training (PT): Tuesday and Thursday 6:15-7:15 a.m.
- Leadership Laboratory (LLAB): Wednesday 3.-5 p.m.
Aerospace Studies Classes:
- Freshmen (AS100 Cadets): Heritage and Values (AS1001 - 1004) - Wednesday 2 - 3 p.m.
- Sophomores (AS200 Cadets): Team and Leadership Fundamentals (AS2001 - 2004) 1 hour per week, time based on class availability
- Juniors (AS300 Cadets): Leading People and Effective Communication (AS3001 - 3004) 3 hours per week, time based on class availability
- Seniors (AS400 Cadets): National Security/Commissioning Preparation (AS4001 - 4004) 3 hours per week, time based on class availability
Numerous voluntary events during the week, weekends, and school breaks. These events can range from morale-building, military skills training, Air or Space Force base visits, internships, color guard ceremonies, and so much more!
Academic:
- On Scholarship - maintain GPA of 2.5 or above
- Not on scholarship - maintain GPA of 2.0 or above
Must be enrolled as a full-time student at a college that offers AFROTC or has a crosstown agreement
Fitness:
- On Scholarship - Meet and maintain AFROTC weight and fitness standards
- Not on scholarship - Can participate without meeting standards but will be expected to meet them to be considered for selection to attend Field Training (between Sophomore and Junior Year) and then commission into the Air or Space Force
Medical:
All cadets will undergo a medical examination which will be scheduled and reviewed by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB). Evaluation of the examination can take up to 8 weeks.
Interested in flying? You’ll find some general qualifications on the flight preparation page. Once in Air Force ROTC, cadets must obtain a Class 1 Flight Physical.
Enlisted Applicants:
Currently serving members of the US military who want to join Air Force ROTC and become Air Force or Space Force officers may apply for the Professional Officer Course-Early Release Program (POC-ERP) or the Airman Scholarship and Commissioning Program (ASCP). Members applying for entry into AFROTC must meet the requirements for the program to which they are applying and obtain a conditional enlistment release from their service personnel system.
Applicants are not authorized to pursue a second bachelor’s or graduate degree or apply if they are within one year of completing a bachelor’s degree.
For questions on how to obtain a conditional release from your enlistment, please see your personnel office for assistance.