Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Hosted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute · , NY
Since 1947, Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has run AFROTC at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1947.
The detachment pulls cadets from Siena College, Russell Sage College, University at Albany SUNY, and Hudson Valley Community College alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siena College Loudonville, NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Russell Sage College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University at Albany SUNY , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hudson Valley Community College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Skidmore College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Union College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Academic programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cadets at Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursue degrees across Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute'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: , NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute located?
- Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is hosted at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in , NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- Yes — Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Siena College, Russell Sage College, University at Albany SUNY, Hudson Valley Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute founded?
- Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 520 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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