Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Hosted at University of Massachusetts Amherst · Amherst, MA
AFROTC at University of Massachusetts Amherst trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst is University of Massachusetts Amherst's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1947.
Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst runs as a consortium for cadets from Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College as well as University of Massachusetts Amherst. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets pursue HSSP Type 1, Type 2, or Type 7 awards as high-school seniors and the In-College Scholarship Program once they're contracted. Tech and rated-pilot slots run through the same detachment board cycle. University of Massachusetts Amherst cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and computer science and cybersecurity drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amherst College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hampshire College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Holyoke College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Smith College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Springfield College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Western New England University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American International College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Westfield State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst.
Academic programs at University of Massachusetts Amherst
Cadets at Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst pursue degrees across University of Massachusetts Amherst's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Massachusetts Amherst'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: Amherst, MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst located?
- Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst is hosted at University of Massachusetts Amherst in Amherst, MA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
- Yes — Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst founded?
- Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 370 University of Massachusetts-Amherst?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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