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Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas · Rebels · 465B
AFROTC in Las Vegas, NV runs out of University of Nevada, Las Vegas as the Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
About this program
For cadets at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 465B 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 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 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas by commuting to University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
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.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nevada-Las Vegas.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89154
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas located?
Detachment 465B 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 465B 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 465B 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 465B 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 465B 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 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
Yes — Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including College of Southern Nevada, Touro University Nevada, Nevada State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas founded?
Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas was established in 1972.
How do I contact Detachment 465B University of Nevada-Las Vegas?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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