Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Hosted at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus · Cincinnati, OH
AFROTC at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus commissions officers alongside Xavier University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Cincinnati-Main Campus campus in Cincinnati, Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, and Mount St. Joseph University contract through Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus and travel to University of Cincinnati-Main Campus for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Academically, University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Miami University Oxford, OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Northern Kentucky University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount St. Joseph University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cincinnati State Technical and Community College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.
Academic programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
Cadets at Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus pursue degrees across University of Cincinnati-Main Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Cincinnati-Main Campus'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: Cincinnati, OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus located?
- Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus is hosted at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus in Cincinnati, OH.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Xavier University, Miami University, Northern Kentucky University, Mount St. Joseph University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus founded?
- Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 640 University of Cincinnati-Main Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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