Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York
Hosted at Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY
AFROTC at Columbia University in the City of New York trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in New York.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Columbia University in the City of New York runs as Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York (Det 538), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Barnard College, Fordham University, New York University, and City College of New York — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Columbia University in the City of New York is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fordham University Bronx, NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| New York University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| City College of New York , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Manhattan College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pace University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| The Cooper Union , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hunter College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Yeshiva University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| The New School , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York.
Academic programs at Columbia University in the City of New York
Cadets at Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York pursue degrees across Columbia University in the City of New York's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Columbia University in the City of New York'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: New York, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York located?
- Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York is hosted at Columbia University in the City of New York in New York, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York?
- Yes — Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York accepts cross-town and partner students from 10 other institutions, including Barnard College, Fordham University, New York University, City College of New York. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Columbia University in the City of New York. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York founded?
- Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York was established in 2013.
- How do I contact Detachment 538 Columbia University in the City of New York?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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