Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology
Hosted at New Jersey Institute of Technology · , NJ
Highlanders is the AFROTC detachment at New Jersey Institute of Technology in New Jersey.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the New Jersey Institute of Technology campus in New Jersey, Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Rutgers University-Newark, Seton Hall University, Stevens Institute of Technology, and Saint Peter's University contract through Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology and travel to New Jersey 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 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology. Academically, New Jersey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rutgers University-Newark , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Seton Hall University South Orange, NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stevens Institute of Technology , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Peter's University , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Montclair State University , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Kean University , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairleigh Dickinson University , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bloomfield College , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Felician University , NJ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Academic programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology
Cadets at Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology pursue degrees across New Jersey Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See New Jersey 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: , NJ
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology located?
- Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology is hosted at New Jersey Institute of Technology in , NJ.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology?
- Yes — Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 10 other institutions, including Rutgers University-Newark, Seton Hall University, Stevens Institute of Technology, Saint Peter's University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at New Jersey 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 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology founded?
- Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 490 New Jersey Institute of Technology?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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