Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa
Hosted at University of Hawaii at Manoa · Honolulu, HI
AFROTC in Honolulu, HI runs out of University of Hawaii at Manoa as the Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, Hawaii. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1949.
The detachment pulls cadets from Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Chaminade University of Honolulu, and Honolulu Community College alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). University of Hawaii at Manoa brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii Pacific University , HI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Brigham Young University-Hawaii , HI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Chaminade University of Honolulu , HI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Honolulu Community College , HI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Academic programs at University of Hawaii at Manoa
Cadets at Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa pursue degrees across University of Hawaii at Manoa's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Hawaii at Manoa'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: Honolulu, HI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa located?
- Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa is hosted at University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa?
- Yes — Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Hawaii Pacific University, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Chaminade University of Honolulu, Honolulu Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Hawaii at Manoa. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa founded?
- Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 175B University of Hawaii at Manoa?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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