Detachment 550 University at Buffalo
Hosted at University at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY
Since 1951, Detachment 550 University at Buffalo has run AFROTC at University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 550 University at Buffalo is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University at Buffalo in Buffalo, 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 Canisius College, D'Youville College, Niagara University, and Buffalo State 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). University at Buffalo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canisius College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| D'Youville College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Niagara University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Buffalo State College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Erie Community College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Daemen College , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 550 University at Buffalo.
Academic programs at University at Buffalo
Cadets at Detachment 550 University at Buffalo pursue degrees across University at Buffalo's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University at Buffalo'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: Buffalo, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 550 University at Buffalo located?
- Detachment 550 University at Buffalo is hosted at University at Buffalo in Buffalo, NY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 550 University at Buffalo?
- Yes — Detachment 550 University at Buffalo accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Canisius College, D'Youville College, Niagara University, Buffalo State College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 550 University at Buffalo as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University at Buffalo. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 550 University at Buffalo founded?
- Detachment 550 University at Buffalo was established in 1951.
- How do I contact Detachment 550 University at Buffalo?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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