Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park
Hosted at University of Maryland College Park · College Park, MD
Terrapins is the AFROTC detachment at University of Maryland College Park in Maryland.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of Maryland College Park in College Park, Maryland. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1947.
The detachment pulls cadets from Bowie State University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catholic University of America, and American University 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 Maryland College Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie State University , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| George Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Howard University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Trinity Washington University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Prince George's Community College , MD | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park.
Academic programs at University of Maryland College Park
Cadets at Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park pursue degrees across University of Maryland College Park's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Maryland College Park'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: College Park, MD
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park located?
- Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park is hosted at University of Maryland College Park in College Park, MD.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park?
- Yes — Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park accepts cross-town and partner students from 9 other institutions, including Bowie State University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Catholic University of America, American University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Maryland College Park. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park founded?
- Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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