Detachment 365B American University
Hosted at American University · , DC
AFROTC in District of Columbia runs out of American University as the Detachment 365B American University.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of American University, Detachment 365B American University commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Eagles. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, and Catholic University of America cross-enroll into Detachment 365B American University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the American University campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. American University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Howard University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| George Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gallaudet University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Marymount University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 365B American University.
Academic programs at American University
Cadets at Detachment 365B American University pursue degrees across American University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See American University's profile →
Training & summer
AFROTC cadets complete Field Training (FT) between sophomore and junior years at Maxwell AFB. Optional summer programs include Project GO language immersion and Operation Air Force shadowing.
Contact & location
Address: , DC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 365B American University located?
- Detachment 365B American University is hosted at American University in , DC.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 365B American University?
- Yes — Detachment 365B American University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, Catholic University of America. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 365B American University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at American University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 365B American University founded?
- Detachment 365B American University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 365B American University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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