Detachment 615 University of North Dakota
Hosted at University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, ND
The Fighting Hawks has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of North Dakota since 1949.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, Detachment 615 University of North Dakota is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Northland Community and Technical College contract through Detachment 615 University of North Dakota and travel to University of North Dakota for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 615 University of North Dakota. Academically, University of North Dakota is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Community and Technical College , ND | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 615 University of North Dakota.
Academic programs at University of North Dakota
Cadets at Detachment 615 University of North Dakota pursue degrees across University of North Dakota's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of North Dakota'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: Grand Forks, ND
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 615 University of North Dakota located?
- Detachment 615 University of North Dakota is hosted at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, ND.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 615 University of North Dakota?
- Yes — Detachment 615 University of North Dakota accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Northland Community and Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 615 University of North Dakota as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of North Dakota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 615 University of North Dakota founded?
- Detachment 615 University of North Dakota was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 615 University of North Dakota?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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