Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Hosted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA
AFROTC Detachment 880 sits at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and serves cadets across Virginia.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The unit goes by the Hokies. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the unit serves cadets from Radford University and New River Community College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford University Radford, VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| New River Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Academic programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Cadets at Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University pursue degrees across Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University'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: Blacksburg, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University located?
- Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is hosted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- Yes — Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Radford University, New River Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University founded?
- Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 880 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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