Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth
Hosted at University of Minnesota Duluth · Duluth, MN
AFROTC at University of Minnesota Duluth commissions officers alongside College of St. Scholastica cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of Minnesota Duluth in Duluth, Minnesota. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1951.
The detachment pulls cadets from College of St. Scholastica and Lake Superior 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 Minnesota Duluth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of St. Scholastica , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lake Superior College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth.
Academic programs at University of Minnesota Duluth
Cadets at Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth pursue degrees across University of Minnesota Duluth's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Minnesota Duluth'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: Duluth, MN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth located?
- Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth is hosted at University of Minnesota Duluth in Duluth, MN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- Yes — Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including College of St. Scholastica, Lake Superior College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Minnesota Duluth. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth founded?
- Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth was established in 1951.
- How do I contact Detachment 420 University of Minnesota-Duluth?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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