Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Hosted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities · Minneapolis, MN
AFROTC at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in Minnesota.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities'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 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities runs as a consortium for cadets from University of St. Thomas, Macalester College, Hamline University, and Augsburg University as well as University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. 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 Minnesota-Twin Cities cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and history and the humanities drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of St. Thomas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Macalester College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hamline University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Augsburg University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bethel University , IN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Saint Paul , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Catherine University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Metropolitan State University , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College , MN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities.
Academic programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Cadets at Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities pursue degrees across University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Minnesota-Twin Cities'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: Minneapolis, MN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities located?
- Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is hosted at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
- Yes — Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts cross-town and partner students from 9 other institutions, including University of St. Thomas, Macalester College, Hamline University, Augsburg University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities founded?
- Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 415 University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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