Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University
Hosted at North Carolina A&T State University · Greensboro, NC
Aggies is the AFROTC detachment at North Carolina A&T State University in North Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at North Carolina A&T State University, Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University is the AFROTC detachment for Greensboro and surrounding North Carolina. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Aggies, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bennett College, Guilford College, and Elon University into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to North Carolina A&T State University for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Greensboro , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bennett College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Guilford College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Elon University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University.
Academic programs at North Carolina A&T State University
Cadets at Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University pursue degrees across North Carolina A&T State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See North Carolina A&T State 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: Greensboro, NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University located?
- Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University is hosted at North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University?
- Yes — Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bennett College, Guilford College, Elon University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at North Carolina A&T State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University founded?
- Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 028D North Carolina A&T State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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