Detachment 442 Saint Louis University
Hosted at Saint Louis University · Saint Louis, MO
AFROTC at Saint Louis University commissions officers alongside Washington University in St. Louis cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Saint Louis University, Detachment 442 Saint Louis University is the AFROTC detachment for Saint Louis and surrounding Missouri. The program dates to 1947. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Billikens, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Maryville University of Saint Louis, and Webster University into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Saint Louis University for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and nursing and health professions, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington University in St. Louis , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Missouri-St. Louis , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Webster University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lindenwood University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fontbonne University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Harris-Stowe State University , MO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 442 Saint Louis University.
Academic programs at Saint Louis University
Cadets at Detachment 442 Saint Louis University pursue degrees across Saint Louis University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Saint Louis 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: Saint Louis, MO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 442 Saint Louis University located?
- Detachment 442 Saint Louis University is hosted at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, MO.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 442 Saint Louis University?
- Yes — Detachment 442 Saint Louis University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Maryville University of Saint Louis, Webster University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 442 Saint Louis University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Saint Louis University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 442 Saint Louis University founded?
- Detachment 442 Saint Louis University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 442 Saint Louis University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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