Detachment 130C Howard University
Hosted at Howard University · Washington, DC
Bison is the AFROTC detachment at Howard University in District of Columbia.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Howard University campus in Washington, Detachment 130C Howard University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1972, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from George Washington University, American University, Catholic University of America, and Georgetown University contract through Detachment 130C Howard University and travel to Howard University 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 130C Howard University. Academically, Howard University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of the District of Columbia , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 130C Howard University.
Academic programs at Howard University
Cadets at Detachment 130C Howard University pursue degrees across Howard University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Howard 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: Washington, DC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 130C Howard University located?
- Detachment 130C Howard University is hosted at Howard University in Washington, DC.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 130C Howard University?
- Yes — Detachment 130C Howard University accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including George Washington University, American University, Catholic University of America, Georgetown University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 130C Howard University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Howard University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 130C Howard University founded?
- Detachment 130C Howard University was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 130C Howard University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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