Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Hosted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · Champaign, IL
AFROTC Detachment 190 sits at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and serves cadets across Illinois.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Fighting Illini. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from Parkland College and Eastern Illinois University cross-enroll into Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and mathematics and applied analytics give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkland College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eastern Illinois University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Academic programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Cadets at Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursue degrees across University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign'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: Champaign, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign located?
- Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is hosted at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- Yes — Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Parkland College, Eastern Illinois University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign founded?
- Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 190 University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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