Detachment 105 University of Southern California
Hosted at University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA
AFROTC at University of Southern California trains cadets for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force in California.
Quick facts
About this program
Detachment 105 University of Southern California is University of Southern California's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. It has commissioned officers from this campus continuously since 1947.
Detachment 105 University of Southern California runs as a consortium for cadets from California State University, Los Angeles, Occidental College, Pasadena City College, and California Polytechnic State University, Pomona as well as University of Southern California. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
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. University of Southern California cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and engineering and physical sciences drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University, Los Angeles , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Occidental College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pasadena City College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California Polytechnic State University, Pomona , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Whittier College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California Institute of Technology , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 105 University of Southern California.
Academic programs at University of Southern California
Cadets at Detachment 105 University of Southern California pursue degrees across University of Southern California's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Southern California'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: Los Angeles, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 105 University of Southern California located?
- Detachment 105 University of Southern California is hosted at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 105 University of Southern California?
- Yes — Detachment 105 University of Southern California accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including California State University, Los Angeles, Occidental College, Pasadena City College, California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 105 University of Southern California as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Southern California. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 105 University of Southern California founded?
- Detachment 105 University of Southern California was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 105 University of Southern California?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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