Join Air Force ROTC at UCLA – Detachment 055
Ready to lead, serve, and succeed? Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) is your pathway to becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force or U.S. Space Force. It’s a college program designed to build leadership, discipline, and professional excellence, all while you earn your degree.
Why Join AFROTC?
- Graduate college and become a Second Lieutenant, a commissioned officer in the Air or Space Force
- Scholarship opportunities to help pay for school
- Gain leadership experience, military training, and a competitive edge in any career
- Travel, serve with purpose, and challenge yourself
Note: AFROTC is not a club, it’s a structured training program. Participation requires commitment, discipline, and the willingness to grow as a leader.
How to Join
We only enroll new students once per academic term (Fall & Winter Quarters), enrollment is not rolling.
Upcoming Enrollment
Fall 2025
Interest Form Deadline: September 10, 2025
Orientation & Enrollment: Mid-to-late September (exact dates emailed to eligible students)
Winter 2026
Interest Form Deadline: January 20, 2026
Orientation & Enrollment: Early February (exact dates emailed to eligible students)
Fall 2026
Interest Form Deadline: September 2026
Orientation & Enrollment: Late September (exact dates emailed to eligible students)
Winter 2027
Interest Form Deadline: January 2027
Orientation & Enrollment: Early February (exact dates emailed to eligible students)
Step 1: Review Program Eligibility
- Be a full-time student (Community College, Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD)
- Attend UCLA or a Crosstown Affiliated School: link to www.afrotc.com/college-locator/
- Have 3-4 years of full-time coursework remaining
- Be a U.S. citizen (or earn citizenship during your first year)
Step 2: Fill Out the Interest Form
This form adds you to our roster and ensures you receive onboarding instructions when enrollment opens.
Once submitted, you will be contacted via email within 4 weeks prior to orientation.
Step 3: Create online profile (WINGS) & Fill out necessary information
- All cadets must create an online profile through the WINGS portal.
- If you already have a WINGS account (from HSSP or past applications), use that login. Important: Disclose all prior civil, legal, or academic infractions including minor traffic violations. Additionally, write down your WINGS username and password. You’ll use your WINGS account throughout your ROTC journey.
Important Notes:
- Students from crosstown schools (like CSUN, CSUF, UCSB, etc.) are eligible to join UCLA’s Detachment 055.
- You must commute to UCLA each Friday for leadership training and courses.
- Students may enroll if attending online classes if the university has a crosstown agreement with Det 055 and they are full time. These students are required to maintain in-person participation and Friday attendance at UCLA.
What Happens Next?
- After you submit the interest form, you’re on our radar!
- You’ll receive detailed onboarding instructions via email about a month before each enrollment period.
- Once enrolled, you’ll begin AFROTC training and coursework at the start of the term.
Contact Us
Have more questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’re here to help you succeed.
Schedule a Meeting (Zoom or In-Person): afrotc@ucla.edu
Call us during recruiting hours: (310) 835-9757
Recruiting Hours:
Tuesday – Thursday | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM PST
(Voicemails and emails will be returned within 3–5 business days.)
