Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Hosted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA
Panthers is the AFROTC detachment at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus sits inside University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus as the campus's AFROTC detachment. AFROTC has been on this campus since 1947. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, and Point Park University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Det leadership runs a single training schedule for the consortium, and all cadets — host and partner — show up to the same PT, lab, and AS classes.
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. On the academic side, University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as computer science and cybersecurity, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Duquesne University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Robert Morris University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Point Park University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Chatham University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Carlow University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Community College of Allegheny County , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus.
Academic programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Cadets at Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus pursue degrees across University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus'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: Pittsburgh, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus located?
- Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is hosted at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
- Yes — Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Carnegie Mellon University, Duquesne University, Robert Morris University, Point Park University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus founded?
- Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 730 University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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