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Yes — University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Rebels · 004
AFROTC in Las Vegas, NV runs out of University of Nevada, Las Vegas as the Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
About this program
For cadets at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas. The unit goes by the Rebels. 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 Nevada, Las Vegas, the unit serves cadets from Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, and Touro University Nevada 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 Nevada, Las Vegas is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside engineering and physical sciences, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships at this unit
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 and partner schools
Students at these schools can join Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas. They travel to University of Nevada, Las Vegas for training.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
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Location: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Does University of Nevada, Las Vegas have Air Force ROTC?
Yes — University of Nevada, Las Vegas hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas a host unit or cross-town?
Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas is the host unit, based at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Students at 2 partner schools join it cross-town and train at University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
Where is Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas located?
Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas is hosted at University of Nevada, Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
In addition to University of Nevada, Las Vegas, students enrolled at Nevada State College, College of Southern Nevada, and Touro University Nevada can contract through Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas 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 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
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 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
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 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Yes. Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas takes cross-town and partner students from 2 other schools, including College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through Detachment 004 University of Nevada-Las Vegas as any major?
Air Force programs take students from most majors at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
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