Detachment 158 University of South Florida
Hosted at University of South Florida · Tampa, FL
Since 1973, Detachment 158 University of South Florida has run AFROTC at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 158 University of South Florida is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1973.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, Hillsborough Community College, and Eckerd College alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). University of South Florida brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tampa , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Leo University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hillsborough Community College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Eckerd College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 158 University of South Florida.
Academic programs at University of South Florida
Cadets at Detachment 158 University of South Florida pursue degrees across University of South Florida's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Florida'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: Tampa, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 158 University of South Florida located?
- Detachment 158 University of South Florida is hosted at University of South Florida in Tampa, FL.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 158 University of South Florida?
- Yes — Detachment 158 University of South Florida accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Tampa, Saint Leo University, Hillsborough Community College, Eckerd College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 158 University of South Florida as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Florida. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 158 University of South Florida founded?
- Detachment 158 University of South Florida was established in 1973.
- How do I contact Detachment 158 University of South Florida?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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