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Detachment 605 Wake Forest University · Demon Deacons · 605
Since 1951, Detachment 605 Wake Forest University has run AFROTC at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, NC.
About this program
Detachment 605 Wake Forest University is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1951.
The detachment pulls cadets from Salem College, Winston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, and Forsyth Technical Community 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). Wake Forest University 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 605 Wake Forest University by commuting to Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Wake Forest University.
Contact & location
Located at: Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 605 Wake Forest University located?
Detachment 605 Wake Forest University is hosted at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Wake Forest University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 605 Wake Forest University?
In addition to Wake Forest University, students enrolled at Salem College, Winston-Salem State University, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Forsyth Technical Community College, High Point University, North Carolina A&T State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bennett College, Guilford College, and Elon University can contract through Detachment 605 Wake Forest 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 605 Wake Forest 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.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 605 Wake Forest University?
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 605 Wake Forest University?
Yes — Detachment 605 Wake Forest University accepts cross-town and partner students from 10 other institutions, including Salem College, Winston-Salem State University, Forsyth Technical Community College, University of North Carolina School of the Arts. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 605 Wake Forest University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Wake Forest University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 605 Wake Forest University founded?
Detachment 605 Wake Forest University was established in 1951.
How do I contact Detachment 605 Wake Forest University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in Detachment 605 Wake Forest University?
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