Detachment 090 San Jose State University
Hosted at San Jose State University · , CA
Since 1947, Detachment 090 San Jose State University has run AFROTC at San Jose State University in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 090 San Jose State University is the AFROTC detachment hosted at San Jose State University in California. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1947.
The detachment pulls cadets from Santa Clara University, Stanford University, Mission College, and De Anza 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). San Jose State 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stanford University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mission College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| De Anza College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Foothill College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| West Valley College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 090 San Jose State University.
Academic programs at San Jose State University
Cadets at Detachment 090 San Jose State University pursue degrees across San Jose State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See San Jose 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 090 San Jose State University located?
- Detachment 090 San Jose State University is hosted at San Jose State University in , CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 090 San Jose State University?
- Yes — Detachment 090 San Jose State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Santa Clara University, Stanford University, Mission College, De Anza College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 090 San Jose State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at San Jose 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 090 San Jose State University founded?
- Detachment 090 San Jose State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 090 San Jose State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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