Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)
Hosted at Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) · Fresno, CA
Bulldogs is the AFROTC detachment at Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) in California.
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About this program
Headquartered on the Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) campus in Fresno, Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1951, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Fresno Pacific University, Fresno City College, and Reedley College contract through Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) and travel to Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno). Academically, Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno Pacific University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fresno City College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Reedley College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno).
Academic programs at Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)
Cadets at Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) pursue degrees across Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)'s undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)'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: Fresno, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) located?
- Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) is hosted at Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) in Fresno, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)?
- Yes — Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Fresno Pacific University, Fresno City College, Reedley College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Fresno State (California State University, Fresno). Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) founded?
- Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno) was established in 1951.
- How do I contact Detachment 040 Fresno State (California State University, Fresno)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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