Detachment 685 Oregon State University
Hosted at Oregon State University (extension) · Corvallis, OR
AFROTC at Oregon State University (extension) trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Oregon.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Oregon State University (extension) runs as Detachment 685 Oregon State University (Det 685), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Linn-Benton Community College and Western Oregon 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 685 Oregon State University ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Oregon State University (extension) is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Benton Community College , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Western Oregon University , OR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 685 Oregon State University.
Academic programs at Oregon State University (extension)
Cadets at Detachment 685 Oregon State University pursue degrees across Oregon State University (extension)'s undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Oregon State University (extension)'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: Corvallis, OR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 685 Oregon State University located?
- Detachment 685 Oregon State University is hosted at Oregon State University (extension) in Corvallis, OR.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 685 Oregon State University?
- Yes — Detachment 685 Oregon State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Linn-Benton Community College, Western Oregon University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 685 Oregon State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Oregon State University (extension). Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 685 Oregon State University founded?
- Detachment 685 Oregon State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 685 Oregon State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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