Detachment 905 Washington State University
Hosted at Washington State University · Pullman, WA
AFROTC at Washington State University commissions officers alongside University of Idaho cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Washington State University campus in Pullman, Detachment 905 Washington State University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from University of Idaho and Lewis-Clark State College contract through Detachment 905 Washington State University and travel to Washington State University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) are all live channels at Detachment 905 Washington State University. Academically, Washington State University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Idaho Moscow, WA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lewis-Clark State College , ID | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 905 Washington State University.
Academic programs at Washington State University
Cadets at Detachment 905 Washington State University pursue degrees across Washington State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Washington 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: Pullman, WA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 905 Washington State University located?
- Detachment 905 Washington State University is hosted at Washington State University in Pullman, WA.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 905 Washington State University?
- Yes — Detachment 905 Washington State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including University of Idaho, Lewis-Clark State College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 905 Washington State University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Washington 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 905 Washington State University founded?
- Detachment 905 Washington State University was established in 1949.
- How do I contact Detachment 905 Washington State University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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