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Detachment 615 University of North Dakota · Fighting Hawks · 615
The Fighting Hawks has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from University of North Dakota since 1949.
About this program
Headquartered on the University of North Dakota campus in Grand Forks, Detachment 615 University of North Dakota is the local accession point into the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force. Founded in 1949, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this detachment. Cadets from Northland Community and Technical College contract through Detachment 615 University of North Dakota and travel to University of North Dakota 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 615 University of North Dakota. Academically, University of North Dakota 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 615 University of North Dakota by commuting to University of North Dakota.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of North Dakota.
Contact & location
Located at: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND 58103-7196
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 615 University of North Dakota located?
Detachment 615 University of North Dakota is hosted at University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of North Dakota campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 615 University of North Dakota?
In addition to University of North Dakota, students enrolled at Northland Community and Technical College can contract through Detachment 615 University of North Dakota 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 615 University of North Dakota?
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 615 University of North Dakota?
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 615 University of North Dakota?
Yes — Detachment 615 University of North Dakota accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Northland Community and Technical College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 615 University of North Dakota as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at University of North Dakota. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 615 University of North Dakota founded?
Detachment 615 University of North Dakota was established in 1949.
How do I contact Detachment 615 University of North Dakota?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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