Detachment 055 University of California-Davis
Hosted at University of California, Davis · Davis, CA
Det 055 at University of California, Davis serves a 4-school AFROTC consortium in California.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of California, Davis, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 055 University of California-Davis. The unit goes by the Aggies. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond University of California, Davis, the unit serves cadets from California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento City College, and American River College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, University of California, Davis is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Sacramento , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Sacramento City College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American River College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 055 University of California-Davis.
Academic programs at University of California, Davis
Cadets at Detachment 055 University of California-Davis pursue degrees across University of California, Davis's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, Davis'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: Davis, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 055 University of California-Davis located?
- Detachment 055 University of California-Davis is hosted at University of California, Davis in Davis, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 055 University of California-Davis?
- Yes — Detachment 055 University of California-Davis accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including California State University, Sacramento, Sacramento City College, American River College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 055 University of California-Davis as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Davis. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 055 University of California-Davis founded?
- Detachment 055 University of California-Davis was established in 1976.
- How do I contact Detachment 055 University of California-Davis?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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