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Air Force ROTC cadets

Lead from day one.

Air Force ROTC

Marywood University students can join our Air Force ROTC program via Detachment 752, located at Wilkes University. Completing this 3 to 4 year leadership development program will earn you a commission in the United States Air Force or United States Space Force.

Program Numbers

  • 11Partner Schools
  • 1973Established at Wilkes
  • 1 / wkClass Cadence
  • 0700Tuesday PT at Marywood

The Program

A professional training program for any major, undergraduate or graduate. No formal application or interview is required to start.

Program Overview

The official mission of U.S. Army Cadet Command and the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) is to partner with universities to train, educate, and develop leaders of character, and to commission the future officer leadership for the Total Army (the Active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard).

The University of Scranton serves as the host institution for the Royal Warrior Battalion (housed in Roche Hall). Students enrolled at participating regional partner schools (such as Marywood University) cross-enroll or commute for specific military science electives, labs, and field training exercises.

  • Three Components to Military Science Course Work:
    • Classroom (1-2 hours per Week) 
    • Leadership Lab (2 hours per Week) (MS111L) 
    • Physical Training (3-5 hours per Week) (MS138) 
    • Fits with any academic major program of instruction.  No military obligation for enrolling in MSL 101/102/201/202  
    • Leadership Minor is available to those Cadets who successfully complete the prescribed Military Science courses, as well as select courses as directed by the University of Scranton

There is no service commitment during the first two years of the General Military Course. Students can decide later whether to continue toward a commission.

Open to full-time college students with three or more years remaining, including first-year students, sophomores, juniors and graduate students.

Graduates commission as Second Lieutenants in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Air Force ROTC in Action

Train, lead and build community through weekly leadership labs, physical training and detachment events.

Salutes & Spirit

Air Force ROTC cadets enjoying a group activity.

Honor in formation, family in fellowship.

Leadership Lab

Air Force ROTC cadets during leadership lab.

Train hard. Lead with purpose.

Connect with Detachment 752

Ask about joining Air Force ROTC, scholarship options, cadet life or the Thursday class schedule at Wilkes.

Talk directly with Air Force ROTC cadre. No commitment is required to start the conversation.

Phone: (570) 408-4860

Email: rotcdl@wilkes.edu

Office: Hollenback Hall, 192 S. Franklin St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Book a Virtual Appointment →

Air Force ROTC Contact Form →

@afrotcdet752 on Instagram →

AFROTC FAQ Sheet →

Financial Support Opportunities

Air Force ROTC offers national and in-college scholarship opportunities for qualified students.

High School Scholarship Program

Designed for high school seniors and graduates with no full-time college experience.

  • Four-year undergraduate scholarship leading to a USAF or USSF commission
  • Application window typically runs during senior year
  • U.S. citizenship and a passing physical fitness assessment required

In-College Scholarship Program

Awards scholarships based on merit to freshmen and sophomores already enrolled at a host or crosstown AFROTC school.

  • Pays toward tuition and required fees for eligible cadets
  • Includes a monthly nontaxable stipend and annual book allowance
  • Detachment staff evaluate cadets on academics, physical fitness and major

Stipend & Allowance Schedule

  • $300Freshman / Month
  • $350Sophomore / Month
  • $450Junior / Month
  • $500Senior / Month
Official Scholarship Hub

What You Become

AFROTC graduates commission as Second Lieutenants in the Active Duty Air Force or Space Force. Explore the full range of officer career fields—from pilot and intelligence to cyber, engineering, and space operations.

Air Force Officer Careers

Browse officer specialties including pilot, combat systems, intelligence, cyber, engineering, medical, logistics and more.

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Space Force Officer Careers

Discover career fields in America's newest service branch, including space operations, cyber, intelligence and acquisitions.

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Partner Schools

Air Force ROTC is hosted at Wilkes University and open to full-time students at partner colleges and universities through crosstown agreements.

  • Wilkes University — Host
  • Commonwealth University — Bloomsburg
  • East Stroudsburg University
  • King’s College
  • Luzerne County Community College
  • Marywood University
  • Misericordia University
  • Penn State Hazleton
  • Penn State Schuylkill
  • Penn State Scranton
  • University of Scranton

Ready to take the first step?

Submit the Air Force ROTC contact form, book a virtual appointment or email/call Detachment 752. No commitment is required to start the conversation.