Detachment 847 Texas Tech University
Hosted at Texas Tech University · Lubbock, TX
AFROTC at Texas Tech University trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 847 Texas Tech University is Texas Tech University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1949.
Detachment 847 Texas Tech University runs as a consortium for cadets from Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, and Wayland Baptist University as well as Texas Tech University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets pursue HSSP Type 1, Type 2, or Type 7 awards as high-school seniors and the In-College Scholarship Program once they're contracted. Tech and rated-pilot slots run through the same detachment board cycle. Texas Tech University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and international affairs and language study drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock Christian University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Plains College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wayland Baptist University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 847 Texas Tech University.
Academic programs at Texas Tech University
Cadets at Detachment 847 Texas Tech University pursue degrees across Texas Tech University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Texas Tech 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: Lubbock, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 847 Texas Tech University located?
- Detachment 847 Texas Tech University is hosted at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 847 Texas Tech University?
- Yes — Detachment 847 Texas Tech University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Lubbock Christian University, South Plains College, Wayland Baptist University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 847 Texas Tech University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Texas Tech University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 847 Texas Tech University founded?
- Detachment 847 Texas Tech University was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 847 Texas Tech University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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