Detachment 835 Rice University
Hosted at Rice University · , TX
Since 1947, Detachment 835 Rice University has run AFROTC at Rice University in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 835 Rice University is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Rice University in Texas. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1947.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Houston, University of St. Thomas, Texas Southern University, and Houston Baptist University 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). Rice University 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of St. Thomas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas Southern University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Houston Baptist University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Houston Community College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lone Star College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| San Jacinto College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 835 Rice University.
Academic programs at Rice University
Cadets at Detachment 835 Rice University pursue degrees across Rice University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Rice 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: , TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 835 Rice University located?
- Detachment 835 Rice University is hosted at Rice University in , TX.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 835 Rice University?
- Yes — Detachment 835 Rice University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including University of Houston, University of St. Thomas, Texas Southern University, Houston Baptist University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 835 Rice University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Rice University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 835 Rice University founded?
- Detachment 835 Rice University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 835 Rice University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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