Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Hosted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus · University Park, PA
Nittany Lions is the AFROTC detachment at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus, Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Nittany Lions. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from Bucknell University, Susquehanna University, and Lock Haven University cross-enroll into Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and biology and pre-health programs give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bucknell University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Susquehanna University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lock Haven University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus.
Academic programs at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus pursue degrees across Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus'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: University Park, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is hosted at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus in University Park, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Bucknell University, Susquehanna University, Lock Haven University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 750 Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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