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Detachment 645 University of Dayton · Flyers · 645
AFROTC Detachment 645 sits at University of Dayton and serves cadets across Ohio.
About this program
For cadets at University of Dayton, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 645 University of Dayton. The unit goes by the Flyers. The detachment reports up through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center), and graduates pin on as second lieutenants in the Air Force or Space Force.
Beyond University of Dayton, the unit serves cadets from Wright State University, Wittenberg University, Cedarville University, and Sinclair Community College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full AFROTC menu: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). Academically, University of Dayton is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 645 University of Dayton by commuting to University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Dayton.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Dayton, Dayton, OH 45469
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 645 University of Dayton located?
Detachment 645 University of Dayton is hosted at University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Dayton campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 645 University of Dayton?
In addition to University of Dayton, students enrolled at Wright State University, Wittenberg University, Cedarville University, Sinclair Community College, Wilberforce University, and Central State University can contract through Detachment 645 University of Dayton 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 645 University of Dayton?
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 645 University of Dayton?
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.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 645 University of Dayton?
Yes — Detachment 645 University of Dayton accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Sinclair Community College, Wright State University, Central State University, Wilberforce University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 645 University of Dayton as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Dayton. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 645 University of Dayton founded?
Detachment 645 University of Dayton was established in 1948.
How do I contact Detachment 645 University of Dayton?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 645 University of Dayton?
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