Detachment 159 Florida State University
Hosted at Florida State University · , FL
AFROTC at Florida State University commissions officers alongside Florida A&M University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Florida State University, Detachment 159 Florida State University is the AFROTC detachment for Florida and surrounding Florida. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Seminoles, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Florida A&M University and Tallahassee Community College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Florida State University for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tallahassee Community College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 159 Florida State University.
Academic programs at Florida State University
Cadets at Detachment 159 Florida State University pursue degrees across Florida State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Florida State 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: , FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 159 Florida State University located?
- Detachment 159 Florida State University is hosted at Florida State University in , FL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 159 Florida State University?
- Yes — Detachment 159 Florida State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 159 Florida State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Florida State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 159 Florida State University founded?
- Detachment 159 Florida State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 159 Florida State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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