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Detachment 172 University of Georgia · Bulldogs · 172
The Bulldogs has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of Georgia since 1947.
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, Detachment 172 University of Georgia 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 Athens Technical College, Piedmont College, and University of North Georgia contract through Detachment 172 University of Georgia and travel to University of Georgia 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 172 University of Georgia. Academically, University of Georgia 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 172 University of Georgia by commuting to University of Georgia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Georgia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Georgia.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Georgia.
Contact & location
Email: det160@uga.edu
Phone: 706-542-1751
Site: https://afrotc.uga.edu
Located at: University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 172 University of Georgia located?
Detachment 172 University of Georgia is hosted at University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Georgia campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 172 University of Georgia?
In addition to University of Georgia, students enrolled at Athens Technical College, Piedmont College, and University of North Georgia can contract through Detachment 172 University of Georgia 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 172 University of Georgia?
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 172 University of Georgia?
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 172 University of Georgia?
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 I major in anything and still join Air Force ROTC at the University of Georgia?
Yes. Cadets are students first and can pursue a degree in any academic major while training to commission as officers in the Air Force or Space Force.
Where is the Air Force ROTC detachment located on the UGA campus?
The detachment is at New College, Room 309, 205 Herty Drive, at the University of Georgia.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 172 University of Georgia?
Yes — Detachment 172 University of Georgia accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Athens Technical College, Piedmont University, University of North Georgia. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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