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Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte · 49ers · 592
AFROTC at University of North Carolina at Charlotte commissions officers alongside Davidson College cross-town students.
About this program
Run by cadre at University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is the AFROTC detachment for Charlotte and surrounding North Carolina. The program dates to 1969. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the 49ers, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Davidson College, Winthrop University, Queens University of Charlotte, and Belmont Abbey College into the detachment's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of North Carolina at Charlotte for ROTC class and lab.
The detachment runs all standard AFROTC scholarship channels: AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte by commuting to University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
Contact & location
Email: Det592@uncc.edu
Phone: 704-687-8100
Site: https://afrotc.charlotte.edu
Located at: University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte located?
Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte is hosted at University of North Carolina at Charlotte in Charlotte, North Carolina. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
In addition to University of North Carolina at Charlotte, students enrolled at Davidson College, Winthrop University, Queens University of Charlotte, Belmont Abbey College, Pfeiffer University, Wingate University, Gaston College, Livingstone College, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, Central Piedmont Community College, South Piedmont Community College, York Technical College, Johnson and Wales University-Charlotte, and Johnson C. Smith University can contract through Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
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 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
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 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
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 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
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 I attend a nearby college and still join Detachment 592?
Yes. Students planning to attend a nearby college or university can participate through the detachment's crosstown program; see its Crosstown Schools information for additional requirements.
How can I visit Detachment 592 before joining?
The detachment hosts a Shadow Day so prospective cadets can experience the program firsthand.
Interested in Detachment 592 University of North Carolina at Charlotte?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
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