Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology
Hosted at Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
AFROTC in Rochester, NY runs out of Rochester Institute of Technology as the Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Rochester Institute of Technology, Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rams. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from University of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College, Nazareth College, and Roberts Wesleyan College cross-enroll into Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Rochester Institute of Technology 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. Rochester Institute of Technology's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and international affairs and language study give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint John Fisher College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nazareth College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roberts Wesleyan College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Monroe Community College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology.
Academic programs at Rochester Institute of Technology
Cadets at Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology pursue degrees across Rochester Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Rochester Institute of Technology'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: Rochester, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology located?
- Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology is hosted at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology?
- Yes — Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Rochester, Saint John Fisher College, Nazareth College, Roberts Wesleyan College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Rochester Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology founded?
- Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 535B Rochester Institute of Technology?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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