# Join Air Force ROTC at UCLA – Detachment 055

**Source**: https://afrotc.ucla.edu/join-afrotc/
**Parent**: https://afrotc.ucla.edu/

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 2026 (3 to 4 year program minimum)

Interest Form Deadline: July 15, 2026

Orientation & Enrollment: Late September (exact dates emailed to eligible students)

4-Year Program

- No additional entry requirements (see Step 1)

3-Year Program

- In addition to Step 1, 3-year applicants must complete a prescreen, which includes:
  - Physical Fitness Test
  - Academic Review
  - *Only a select number will be chosen to become cadets*

### Winter 2027 (3.5-year program minimum)

Interest Form Deadline: December 1, 2026

Orientation & Enrollment: Early January (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/](http://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.

[Interest Form](https://forms.gle/5TVMV7eJAr1XWtMg7)

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.

[WINGS Enrollment Guide (PDF)](https://afrotc.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Cadet-Enrollment_WINGS-Module-Applicant-Admissions-Process.pdf)
[WINGS Website](https://wings.holmcenter.com)

## 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](mailto: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.)