Detachment 920 Marquette University
Hosted at Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI
AFROTC at Marquette University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Marquette University runs as Detachment 920 Marquette University (Det 920), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cardinal Stritch University, and Mount Mary University — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 920 Marquette University ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Marquette University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cardinal Stritch University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Mary University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Alverno College , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Wisconsin , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Carroll University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 920 Marquette University.
Academic programs at Marquette University
Cadets at Detachment 920 Marquette University pursue degrees across Marquette University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Marquette 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: Milwaukee, WI
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for Detachment 920 Marquette University will appear here once we sync the next refresh cycle.
Photos
Public-domain photos courtesy of DVIDS will appear here when available. Use that does not imply endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 920 Marquette University located?
- Detachment 920 Marquette University is hosted at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 920 Marquette University?
- Yes — Detachment 920 Marquette University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Cardinal Stritch University, Mount Mary University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 920 Marquette University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Marquette University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 920 Marquette University founded?
- Detachment 920 Marquette University was established in 1948.
- How do I contact Detachment 920 Marquette University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
Related programs
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.