Detachment 085 San Diego State University
Hosted at San Diego State University · , CA
Aztecs is the AFROTC detachment at San Diego State University in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at San Diego State University, Detachment 085 San Diego State University is the AFROTC detachment for California and surrounding California. The program dates to 1952. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Aztecs, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring University of California, San Diego, University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, and San Diego Christian College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to San Diego State 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 biology and pre-health programs, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego La Jolla, CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of San Diego , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Point Loma Nazarene University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| San Diego Christian College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mesa College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Miramar College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southwestern College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 085 San Diego State University.
Academic programs at San Diego State University
Cadets at Detachment 085 San Diego State University pursue degrees across San Diego State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See San Diego State 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: , CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 085 San Diego State University located?
- Detachment 085 San Diego State University is hosted at San Diego State University in , CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 085 San Diego State University?
- Yes — Detachment 085 San Diego State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including University of California, San Diego, University of San Diego, Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego Christian College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 085 San Diego State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at San Diego State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 085 San Diego State University founded?
- Detachment 085 San Diego State University was established in 1952.
- How do I contact Detachment 085 San Diego State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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