Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus
Hosted at Purdue University-Main Campus · West Lafayette, IN
AFROTC in West Lafayette, IN runs out of Purdue University-Main Campus as the Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at Purdue University-Main Campus runs as Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus (Det 215), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Wabash College, and Ivy Tech Community College — 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 215 Purdue University-Main Campus ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Purdue University-Main Campus is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wabash College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Ivy Tech Community College , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus.
Academic programs at Purdue University-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus pursue degrees across Purdue University-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Purdue 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: West Lafayette, IN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus is hosted at Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis, Wabash College, Ivy Tech Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Purdue 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 215 Purdue University-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 215 Purdue University-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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