Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University
Hosted at Georgia Southern University · Statesboro, GA
AFROTC at Georgia Southern University commissions officers alongside East Georgia State College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Georgia Southern University, Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University is the AFROTC detachment for Statesboro and surrounding Georgia. The program dates to 1985. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Eagles, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring East Georgia State College, Savannah State University, and Armstrong State University into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Georgia Southern 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 international affairs and language study, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Georgia State College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Savannah State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Armstrong State University , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University.
Academic programs at Georgia Southern University
Cadets at Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University pursue degrees across Georgia Southern University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Georgia Southern 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: Statesboro, GA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University located?
- Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University is hosted at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, GA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University?
- Yes — Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including East Georgia State College, Savannah State University, Armstrong State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Georgia Southern University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University founded?
- Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University was established in 1985.
- How do I contact Detachment 175 Georgia Southern University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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