Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology
Hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology · , IL
AFROTC at Illinois Institute of Technology commissions officers alongside University of Chicago cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology in Illinois. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1948.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, and Roosevelt University alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). Illinois Institute of Technology brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| DePaul University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Xavier University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Robert Morris University Illinois , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology.
Academic programs at Illinois Institute of Technology
Cadets at Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology pursue degrees across Illinois Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Illinois Institute of Technology'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: , IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology located?
- Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology is hosted at Illinois Institute of Technology in , IL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
- Yes — Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including University of Chicago, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago, Roosevelt University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Illinois Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology founded?
- Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology was established in 1948.
- How do I contact Detachment 220 Illinois Institute of Technology?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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