Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin
Hosted at The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
AFROTC at The University of Texas at Austin commissions officers alongside University of Texas at Dallas cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin is The University of Texas at Austin's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1947.
Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin runs as a consortium for cadets from University of Texas at Dallas, Texas State University, St. Edward's University, and Concordia University Texas as well as The University of Texas at Austin. 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. The University of Texas at Austin cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and nursing and health professions drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Dallas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Edward's University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Texas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Huston-Tillotson University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Austin Community College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southwestern University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin.
Academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin
Cadets at Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin pursue degrees across The University of Texas at Austin's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas at Austin'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: Austin, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin located?
- Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin is hosted at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin?
- Yes — Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including University of Texas at Dallas, Texas State University, St. Edward's University, Concordia University Texas. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas at Austin. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin founded?
- Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 825 The University of Texas at Austin?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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