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Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology · Engineers · 365
AFROTC at Massachusetts Institute of Technology commissions officers alongside Harvard University cross-town students.
About this program
Headquartered on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Massachusetts, Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 Harvard University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, and Boston University contract through Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology and travel to Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Academically, Massachusetts Institute of Technology is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology by commuting to Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Contact & location
Email: afrotc@mit.edu
Site: https://afrotc.mit.edu
Located at: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 02139-4301
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology located?
Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology is hosted at Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Massachusetts. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
In addition to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, students enrolled at Harvard University, Tufts University, Wellesley College, Boston University, Northeastern University, Boston College, Bentley University, Suffolk University, Brandeis University, Endicott College, Gordon College, Salem State University, Bridgewater State University, Stonehill College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Berklee College of Music, Babson College, and Lasell University can contract through Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
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.
What are the basic requirements to join Air Force ROTC at Detachment 365?
Prospective cadets must be U.S. citizens, full-time students at an affiliated university, of good moral character, and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Candidates must also pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment, which includes push-ups, sit-ups, and a timed 1.5-mile run.
When do students start the Air Force ROTC program?
Most students begin during their freshman year (Aerospace Studies AS100) or sophomore year (AS200) by registering for Aerospace Studies courses through the university registrar.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Yes — Detachment 365 Massachusetts Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 18 other institutions, including Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Harvard University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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