Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
The Salukis has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1972.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1972.
The detachment pulls cadets from John A. Logan College and Shawnee Community 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). Southern Illinois University Carbondale 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Logan College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Shawnee Community College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Cadets at Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale pursue degrees across Southern Illinois University Carbondale's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Southern Illinois University Carbondale'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: Carbondale, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale located?
- Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- Yes — Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including John A. Logan College, Shawnee Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale founded?
- Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 195 Southern Illinois University-Carbondale?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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