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Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno · Wolf Pack · 462
AFROTC in Reno, NV runs out of University of Nevada, Reno as the Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno.
About this program
For cadets at University of Nevada, Reno, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno. The unit goes by the Wolf Pack. 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, Reno, the unit serves cadets from Truckee Meadows Community College and Sierra Nevada University 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, Reno is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, 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 462 University of Nevada-Reno by commuting to University of Nevada, Reno.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nevada-Reno.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Nevada-Reno.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Nevada, Reno, Reno, NV 89557
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno located?
Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno is hosted at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, Nevada. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
In addition to University of Nevada, Reno, students enrolled at Truckee Meadows Community College and Sierra Nevada University can contract through Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno 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 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
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 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
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 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
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 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
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 462 University of Nevada-Reno?
Yes — Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Sierra Nevada University, Truckee Meadows Community College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 462 University of Nevada-Reno as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Nevada, Reno. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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