Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York
Hosted at St. John's University-New York · Queens, NY
AFROTC at St. John's University-New York commissions officers alongside Hofstra University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York is the AFROTC detachment hosted at St. John's University-New York in Queens, New York. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1951.
The detachment pulls cadets from Hofstra University, Queens College CUNY, Adelphi University, and Stony Brook University 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). St. John's University-New York 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hofstra University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Queens College CUNY , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Adelphi University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stony Brook University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Long Island University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Farmingdale State College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| New York Institute of Technology , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York.
Academic programs at St. John's University-New York
Cadets at Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York pursue degrees across St. John's University-New York's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See St. John's University-New York'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: Queens, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York located?
- Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York is hosted at St. John's University-New York in Queens, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York?
- Yes — Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Hofstra University, Queens College CUNY, Adelphi University, Stony Brook University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at St. John's University-New York. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York founded?
- Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York was established in 1951.
- How do I contact Detachment 535 St. John's University-New York?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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