Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio
Hosted at The University of Texas at San Antonio · San Antonio, TX
Det 820 at The University of Texas at San Antonio serves a 9-school AFROTC consortium in Texas.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at The University of Texas at San Antonio runs as Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio (Det 820), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — University of the Incarnate Word, St. Mary's University, Trinity University, and Our Lady of the Lake University — round out the corps. The detachment runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. The University of Texas at San Antonio is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. Mary's University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Our Lady of the Lake University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas A&M University-San Antonio , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northwest Vista College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| San Antonio College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Palo Alto College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio.
Academic programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio
Cadets at Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio pursue degrees across The University of Texas at San Antonio's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas at San Antonio'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: San Antonio, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio located?
- Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio is hosted at The University of Texas at San Antonio in San Antonio, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio?
- Yes — Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including University of the Incarnate Word, St. Mary's University, Trinity University, Our Lady of the Lake University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas at San Antonio. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio founded?
- Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio was established in 1972.
- How do I contact Detachment 820 The University of Texas at San Antonio?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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