Aerospace Studies Minor

Introduction

Air Force Reserve Officer Training (AFROTC) is an educational program designed to give men and women the opportunity to become Air Force officers while completing their college degrees. The Air Force ROTC program is focused on preparing cadets to become leaders in today’s high-tech Air Force. The program is open to qualified male and female students of all academic majors of the university. Upon completion of the AFROTC program and the attainment of a baccalaureate degree, the graduate receives a commission as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. A monthly subsistence is provided during the junior and senior years. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis in increments of four, three, and two years.

Program Eligibility

To qualify for membership in the AFROTC program, a student must be a citizen of the United States and by their junior year be at least 17 years of age, physically qualified, and enrolled as a full-time student. All UNLV students are eligible to register for AFROTC academic courses even if they are not members of AFROTC.
UNLV students who desire a varied aerospace education without seeking a commission are encouraged to enroll in classes on a space-available basis for the purpose of academic credit only. These students are not required to attend the traditional AFROTC activities.

AFROTC Scholarships

Competitive scholarships are made directly to students by the Air Force in accordance with Department of Defense policies.
All AFROTC scholarships and stipends involve transactions between the programs and the student without university intervention. Although the university will not supplement AFROTC scholarships directly, students enrolled in the AFROTC program are eligible to apply for merit-based university scholarships as well as need-based and merit-based state and federal assistance programs.

Mission

To produce leaders for the Air Force and build better citizens for America.

Program Goals

Commission officer candidates based on Air Force requirements.

Program Objectives

Educate and train cadets to become outstanding leaders in the Air Force. Guide and motivate cadets to embrace the Air Force core values of “integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.”

Department Policies

Students pursuing a commission in the USAF must enroll in the class and leadership lab. Students not pursuing a commission can enroll only in the class.