How to Join

Start your journey to becoming an Air Force or Space Force officer

Student Qualifications

Who Can Join?

General requirements to be eligible for AFROTC

Undergraduate Freshman with 4+ years until graduation
Undergraduate Sophomore with 3+ years until graduation
First-Year Graduate student in a 3-year program (Two-Year programs do not qualify)
Enrolled in an accredited college that hosts or has a crosstown agreement with an AFROTC detachment
United States citizen or actively pursuing citizenship obtainable by commissioning date
Good academic standing (2.0+ GPA)
Good physical condition (medical approval required)
Of good moral character
14 years or older (must be 17 to receive a scholarship)
Committed to attending Air Science classes and Leadership Lab each semester until graduation

Create a WINGS Account

Visit the WINGS Home Portal and click “Apply for AFROTC” under the ROTC section.

Complete Required Sections and Forms

Fill out application questions and questionnaire. Print, sign, and email to afrotc@rpi.edu:

Attend ACOP

Attend the AFROTC Cadet Orientation Program (ACOP). Bring required items:

RPI and Crosstown Students

All RPI and crosstown students must apply for Aerospace Studies (AS) classes through SIS. Attend classes in person at RPI.

Email: afrotc@rpi.edu | Phone: (518) 276-6236