Cadet Life

CAMPUS LIFE:
When you become a member of Air Force ROTC, you’ll enjoy college life just like every other student on campus. In addition to sporting events and study groups, you’ll also be part of a tight-knit community of driven individuals striving to get the most out of their college experience, career, and lives.

AEROSPACE STUDIES:
As a cadet in the program, you will take two Air Force ROTC classes per semester: Aerospace Studies and Leadership Laboratory. The Aerospace Studies class is designed to educate you on a wide range of topics that progress through your time in AFROTC. You will learn everything from the basics of being in the Department of the Air Force to leadership, management topics, and national security issues.

Freshman // Fall Semester (AERO 121) and Spring Semester (AERO 122) 1x Semester Hour Each Semester
Sophomore // Fall Semester (AERO 221) and Spring Semester (AERO 222) 1x Semester Hour Each Semester
Junior // Fall Semester (AERO 321) and Spring Semester (AERO 322) 3x Semester Hours Each Semester
Senior // Fall Semester (AERO 421) and Spring Semester (AERO 422) 3x Semester Hours Each Semester

Note: Students who wish to begin Air Force ROTC after their Fall first-year semester must request an appointment with the Recruiting Officer. 

LEADERSHIP LABORATORY (LLAB):
During Leadership Lab, you will be taught military drill and ceremonies, customs and courtesies, as well as be given the opportunity to participate in leadership exercises. Leadership Lab consists of a two and a half hour class held once per week and one-hour physical training sessions two to three times per week.  

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
Physical fitness assessments
Leadership-building exercises
Drills and ceremonies
Leadership studies
Air Force and Space Force officer career days
Professional military traning
Officer developmental training