Detachment 536 Cornell University
Hosted at Cornell University · , NY
AFROTC at Cornell University commissions officers alongside Ithaca College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Cornell University runs as Detachment 536 Cornell University (Det 536), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Ithaca College and Tompkins Cortland Community College — 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 536 Cornell University ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Cornell University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tompkins Cortland Community College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 536 Cornell University.
Academic programs at Cornell University
Cadets at Detachment 536 Cornell University pursue degrees across Cornell University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Cornell 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: , NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 536 Cornell University located?
- Detachment 536 Cornell University is hosted at Cornell University in , NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 536 Cornell University?
- Yes — Detachment 536 Cornell University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Ithaca College, Tompkins Cortland Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 536 Cornell University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Cornell University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 536 Cornell University founded?
- Detachment 536 Cornell University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 536 Cornell University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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