Detachment 028 University of Arkansas
Hosted at University of Arkansas · Fayetteville, AR
AFROTC Detachment 028 sits at University of Arkansas and serves cadets across Arkansas.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Arkansas, Detachment 028 University of Arkansas commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Razorbacks. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from NorthWest Arkansas Community College and John Brown University cross-enroll into Detachment 028 University of Arkansas on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Arkansas campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. University of Arkansas's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and engineering and physical sciences give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NorthWest Arkansas Community College Bentonville, AR | cross-town | 19.0 mi | — |
| John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR | cross-town | 22.9 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Academic programs at University of Arkansas
Cadets at Detachment 028 University of Arkansas pursue degrees across University of Arkansas's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Arkansas'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
Email: rotc030@uark.edu
Phone: 479-575-3651
Site: https://afrotc.uark.edu
Address: Fayetteville, AR 72204
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 028 University of Arkansas located?
- Detachment 028 University of Arkansas is hosted at University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR 72204.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 028 University of Arkansas?
- Yes — Detachment 028 University of Arkansas accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including NorthWest Arkansas Community College, John Brown University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 028 University of Arkansas as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Arkansas. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 028 University of Arkansas founded?
- Detachment 028 University of Arkansas was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 028 University of Arkansas?
- Reach the unit at rotc030@uark.edu. Phone: 479-575-3651. Official site: https://afrotc.uark.edu.
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