Detachment 205 University of Chicago
Hosted at University of Chicago · Chicago, IL
AFROTC at University of Chicago commissions officers alongside Illinois Institute of Technology cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at University of Chicago runs as Detachment 205 University of Chicago (Det 205), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, Northwestern University, and University of Illinois Chicago — 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 205 University of Chicago ride a national scholarship — AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Chicago is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Institute of Technology , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| DePaul University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Xavier University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Park University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 205 University of Chicago.
Academic programs at University of Chicago
Cadets at Detachment 205 University of Chicago pursue degrees across University of Chicago's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Chicago'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: Chicago, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 205 University of Chicago located?
- Detachment 205 University of Chicago is hosted at University of Chicago in Chicago, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 205 University of Chicago?
- Yes — Detachment 205 University of Chicago accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, Northwestern University, University of Illinois Chicago. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 205 University of Chicago as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Chicago. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 205 University of Chicago founded?
- Detachment 205 University of Chicago was established in 2014.
- How do I contact Detachment 205 University of Chicago?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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