Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Hosted at University of North Carolina at Charlotte · Charlotte, NC
AFROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte commissions officers alongside Davidson College cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the AFROTC detachment for Charlotte and surrounding North Carolina. The program dates to 1969. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the 49ers, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Davidson College, Winthrop University, Queens University of Charlotte, and Belmont Abbey College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of North Carolina at Charlotte for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Winthrop University Rock Hill, SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Queens University of Charlotte , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Belmont Abbey College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pfeiffer University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wingate University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gaston College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Livingstone College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rowan-Cabarrus Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Central Piedmont Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| South Piedmont Community College , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| York Technical College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Johnson C. Smith University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Academic programs at University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Cadets at Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte pursue degrees across University of North Carolina at Charlotte's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of North Carolina at Charlotte'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: Charlotte, NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte located?
- Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is hosted at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, NC.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
- Yes — Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts cross-town and partner students from 14 other institutions, including Davidson College, Winthrop University, Queens University of Charlotte, Belmont Abbey College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte founded?
- Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte was established in 1969.
- How do I contact Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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