Detachment 295 University of Louisville
Hosted at University of Louisville · Louisville, KY
AFROTC at University of Louisville commissions officers alongside Bellarmine University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Louisville campus in Louisville, Detachment 295 University of Louisville is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1952, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Bellarmine University, Spalding University, Indiana University Southeast, and Jefferson Community and Technical College contract through Detachment 295 University of Louisville and travel to University of Louisville 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 295 University of Louisville. Academically, University of Louisville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Spalding University , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Indiana University Southeast , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Jefferson Community and Technical College , KY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 295 University of Louisville.
Academic programs at University of Louisville
Cadets at Detachment 295 University of Louisville pursue degrees across University of Louisville's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Louisville'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: Louisville, KY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 295 University of Louisville located?
- Detachment 295 University of Louisville is hosted at University of Louisville in Louisville, KY.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 295 University of Louisville?
- Yes — Detachment 295 University of Louisville accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Bellarmine University, Spalding University, Indiana University Southeast, Jefferson Community and Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 295 University of Louisville as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Louisville. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 295 University of Louisville founded?
- Detachment 295 University of Louisville was established in 1952.
- How do I contact Detachment 295 University of Louisville?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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