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Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor · Wolverines · 380B
AFROTC at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor commissions officers alongside Eastern Michigan University cross-town students.
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus in Ann Arbor, Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and Concordia University Ann Arbor contract through Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and travel to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Academically, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by commuting to University of Michigan.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor located?
Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is hosted at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
In addition to University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University, Washtenaw Community College, and Concordia University Ann Arbor can contract through Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
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 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
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 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
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's the commissioning path through Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Cadets who complete the four-year AFROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. The detachment reports through Air Force ROTC (Holm Center).
Can students at other schools join Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
Yes — Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Concordia University Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Community College, Eastern Michigan University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Michigan. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
Interested in Detachment 380B University of Michigan-Ann Arbor?
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