Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder
Hosted at University of Colorado Boulder · Boulder, CO
AFROTC at University of Colorado Boulder trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Colorado.
Quick facts
About this program
AFROTC at University of Colorado Boulder runs as Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder (Det 088), an officer-accessions detachment for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force.
Partner schools — University of Colorado Denver, Colorado School of Mines, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Regis University — 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 088 University of Colorado Boulder 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 Colorado Boulder is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Colorado School of Mines , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Metropolitan State University of Denver , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Regis University , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Front Range Community College , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Naropa University , CO | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder.
Academic programs at University of Colorado Boulder
Cadets at Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder pursue degrees across University of Colorado Boulder's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Colorado Boulder'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: Boulder, CO
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder located?
- Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder is hosted at University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder?
- Yes — Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including University of Colorado Denver, Colorado School of Mines, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Regis University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Colorado Boulder. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder founded?
- Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 088 University of Colorado Boulder?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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