Detachment 172 University of Georgia
Hosted at University of Georgia · Athens, GA
The Bulldogs has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Georgia since 1947.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Detachment 172 University of Georgia 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 Athens Technical College, Piedmont College, and University of North Georgia contract through Detachment 172 University of Georgia and travel to University of Georgia 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 172 University of Georgia. Academically, University of Georgia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athens Technical College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Piedmont College , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of North Georgia Dahlonega, GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 172 University of Georgia.
Academic programs at University of Georgia
Cadets at Detachment 172 University of Georgia pursue degrees across University of Georgia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Georgia'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: Athens, GA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 172 University of Georgia located?
- Detachment 172 University of Georgia is hosted at University of Georgia in Athens, GA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 172 University of Georgia?
- Yes — Detachment 172 University of Georgia accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Athens Technical College, Piedmont College, University of North Georgia. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 172 University of Georgia as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Georgia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 172 University of Georgia founded?
- Detachment 172 University of Georgia was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 172 University of Georgia?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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