Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Hosted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Atlanta, GA
AFROTC Detachment 165 sits at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and serves cadets across Georgia.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. The unit goes by the Yellow Jackets. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, the unit serves cadets from Emory University, Georgia State University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emory University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Georgia State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spelman College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Morehouse College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Clark Atlanta University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Agnes Scott College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oglethorpe University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kennesaw State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mercer University-Atlanta , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Academic programs at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus pursue degrees across Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus'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: Atlanta, GA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is hosted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus in Atlanta, GA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 9 other institutions, including Emory University, Georgia State University, Spelman College, Morehouse College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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