Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island
Hosted at University of Rhode Island · , RI
Det 765 at University of Rhode Island serves a 9-school AFROTC consortium in Rhode Island.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Rhode Island, Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Rams. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1947.
Cadets from Brown University, Providence College, Roger Williams University, and Salve Regina University cross-enroll into Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Rhode Island campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. University of Rhode Island's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown University , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Providence College Providence, RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roger Williams University , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Salve Regina University , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bryant University , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rhode Island College , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Community College of Rhode Island , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Johnson and Wales University-Providence , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island.
Academic programs at University of Rhode Island
Cadets at Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island pursue degrees across University of Rhode Island's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Rhode Island'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: , RI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island located?
- Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island is hosted at University of Rhode Island in , RI.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island?
- Yes — Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Brown University, Providence College, Roger Williams University, Salve Regina University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Rhode Island. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island founded?
- Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 765 University of Rhode Island?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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