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Detachment 365B American University · Eagles · 365B
AFROTC in District of Columbia runs out of American University as the Detachment 365B American University.
About this program
Operating out of American University, Detachment 365B American University commissions cadets into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force under Air Force ROTC (Holm Center). Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Eagles. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1972.
Cadets from Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, and Catholic University of America cross-enroll into Detachment 365B American University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the American University campus. AFROTC General Military Course (GMC) and Professional Officer Course (POC) blocks both flow through the host detachment, with consortium shuttles or carpools handling the commute.
Funding paths into this detachment include AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) and AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), with AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state) also available. American University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and history and the humanities give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 365B American University by commuting to American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.
Contact & location
Located at: American University, Washington, DC 20016-8001
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 365B American University located?
Detachment 365B American University is hosted at American University in District of Columbia. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the American University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 365B American University?
In addition to American University, students enrolled at Georgetown University, Howard University, George Washington University, Catholic University of America, Trinity Washington University, Gallaudet University, and Marymount University can contract through Detachment 365B American University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 365B American University?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 365B American University?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
How big is the corps at Detachment 365B American University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; AFROTC detachments in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted cadets depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 365B American University?
Yes — Detachment 365B American University accepts cross-town and partner students from 7 other institutions, including Marymount University, George Washington University, Georgetown University, Howard University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 365B American University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at American University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 365B American University founded?
Detachment 365B American University was established in 1972.
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