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Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus · Yellow Jackets · 165
AFROTC Detachment 165 sits at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus and serves cadets across Georgia.
About this program
Air Force ROTC Detachment 165 is based at the Georgia Institute of Technology and serves as the host program for 11 cross-town schools across metropolitan Atlanta, making it a regional hub for students who want to commission into the U.S. Air Force or Space Force.
The detachment traces its roots to the 1920s and has since commissioned more than 1,700 officers. That long track record continues to earn recognition: Detachment 165 was recently ranked among the top 10% of AFROTC detachments nationwide.
Its program is built around the Air Force core values — Integrity First, Service Before Self, and Excellence in All We Do — with a stated mission to train cadets and develop leaders who will excel in the Air Force and Space Force and go on to make a positive impact on their units, their airmen, and the world.
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 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus by commuting to Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus.
Contact & location
Phone: 404-894-2000
Site: https://afrotc.gatech.edu
Located at: Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, Atlanta, GA 30332-0530
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus located?
Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus is hosted at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
In addition to Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus, students enrolled at Emory University, Georgia State University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Agnes Scott College, Oglethorpe University, Kennesaw State University, and Mercer University-Atlanta can contract through Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus 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 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
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 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
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 many officers has Detachment 165 commissioned?
Since its inception in the 1920s, Georgia Tech's Detachment 165 has commissioned more than 1,700 officers for the U.S. Air Force.
How is Detachment 165 ranked nationally?
It was recently ranked among the top 10% of AFROTC detachments nationwide, and it hosts 11 cross-town schools across metro Atlanta.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus?
Yes — Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus accepts cross-town and partner students from 9 other institutions, including Mercer University-Atlanta, Georgia State University, Spelman College, Clark Atlanta University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 165 Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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