Air Force/Space Force ROTCVerifiedDrill TeamColor GuardAir Force ROTC at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Yes — Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Hokies · 875
AFROTC Detachment 875 sits at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and serves cadets across Virginia.
About this program
For cadets at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the path to a commission runs through Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. The unit goes by the Hokies. 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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, the unit serves cadets from Radford University and New River Community College 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, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships at this unit
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
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Location: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0131
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have Air Force ROTC?
Yes — Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University hosts Air Force ROTC on campus through Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.
Is Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a host unit or cross-town?
Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is the host unit, based at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. We have no cross-town partner schools on record for it.
Where is Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University located?
Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is hosted at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University campus.
Is Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University a Senior Military College?
Yes — Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is one of the six Senior Military Colleges recognized in 10 U.S. Code §2111a. The corps of cadets is the dominant ROTC delivery model on campus, and cadets live in the corps rather than commuting in for ROTC events.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
In addition to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, students enrolled at Radford University and New River Community College can contract through Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 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 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?
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.
Can I commission through Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University as any major?
Air Force programs take students from most majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.
When was Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University founded?
Detachment 875 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University was founded in 1947.
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