Detachment 915 West Virginia University
Hosted at West Virginia University · Morgantown, WV
The Mountaineers has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from West Virginia University since 1947.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the West Virginia University campus in Morgantown, Detachment 915 West Virginia University is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1947, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from West Virginia Wesleyan College, Fairmont State University, and Pierpont Community and Technical College contract through Detachment 915 West Virginia University and travel to West Virginia 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 915 West Virginia University. Academically, West Virginia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Wesleyan College , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Fairmont State University , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pierpont Community and Technical College , WV | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Air Force scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Detachment 915 West Virginia University.
Academic programs at West Virginia University
Cadets at Detachment 915 West Virginia University pursue degrees across West Virginia University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See West Virginia 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: Morgantown, WV
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Detachment 915 West Virginia University located?
- Detachment 915 West Virginia University is hosted at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV.
- Can students at other schools join Detachment 915 West Virginia University?
- Yes — Detachment 915 West Virginia University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including West Virginia Wesleyan College, Fairmont State University, Pierpont Community and Technical College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Detachment 915 West Virginia University as any major?
- Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at West Virginia University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was Detachment 915 West Virginia University founded?
- Detachment 915 West Virginia University was established in 1947.
- How do I contact Detachment 915 West Virginia University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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