Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology · , MA
AFROTC at Massachusetts Institute of Technology commissions officers alongside Harvard University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Massachusetts, Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Harvard University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, and Boston University contract through Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology and travel to Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Academically, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tufts University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wellesley College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Boston University Boston, MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northeastern University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Boston College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bentley University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Suffolk University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brandeis University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Endicott College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gordon College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salem State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bridgewater State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stonehill College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Berklee College of Music , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Babson College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lasell University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Academic programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cadets at Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology pursue degrees across Massachusetts Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Massachusetts 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: , MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology located?
- Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in , MA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- Yes — Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 18 other institutions, including Harvard University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, Boston University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Massachusetts 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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology founded?
- Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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