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Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame · Fighting Irish · 225
AFROTC in Notre Dame, IN runs out of University of Notre Dame as the Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame.
About this program
Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame is the AFROTC detachment hosted at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1951.
The detachment pulls cadets from Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend, and Bethel College alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). University of Notre Dame brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
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 225 University of Notre Dame by commuting to University of Notre Dame.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Notre Dame.
Contact & location
Email: afrotc@nd.edu
Phone: 574-631-6634
Site: https://afrotc.nd.edu
Located at: University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame located?
Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame is hosted at University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame, Indiana. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Notre Dame campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame?
In addition to University of Notre Dame, students enrolled at Saint Mary's College, Holy Cross College, Indiana University South Bend, and Bethel College can contract through Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame 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 225 University of Notre Dame?
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 225 University of Notre Dame?
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 225 University of Notre Dame?
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 is the University of Notre Dame's Air Force ROTC detachment known as?
Detachment 225 is known as the Flyin' Irish, part of the Air Force ROTC Northeast Region.
What does Air Force ROTC at Notre Dame prepare students for?
It is an officer commissioning program that lets students train to become officers in the Department of the Air Force while having a traditional college experience.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame?
Yes — Detachment 225 University of Notre Dame accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Holy Cross College, Saint Mary's College, Indiana University South Bend, Bethel University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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