Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
Hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez · Mayaguez, PR
AFROTC in Mayaguez, PR runs out of University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez as the Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez sits inside University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez 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.
University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, and Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico are the cross-town partner schools feeding Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez. 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 Puerto Rico, Mayaguez draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as mathematics and applied analytics, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Inter American University of Puerto Rico , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico , PR | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez.
Academic programs at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Cadets at Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez pursue degrees across University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez'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: Mayaguez, PR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez located?
- Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez is hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Mayaguez, PR.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
- Yes — Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez founded?
- Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 754 University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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