How to Join AFROTC Detachment 105

• Enroll full-time (12 credits minimum) at CU Boulder or one of Detachment 105's crosstown universities

• Review this course registration briefing (MANDATORY - Read to avoid charges to your account. You will be responsible for charges incurred if you do not register correctly).

• See a list of partnering "crosstown" universities/colleges

Students seeking a 2nd undergraduate or graduate degree are eligible to join AFROTC as long as all other requirements are met

*** If you are not a JAG applicant continue on to Step 2 ***

If you are applying for the Graduate Law Program (GLP) two year program or GLP One Year Program (OYCP), you must interview with the local AFROTC detachment associated with your law school during the first semester of the first year (GLP) or second year (OYCP) of law school.

If you are a student attending either the University of Colorado Boulder or one of the Universities attached to Detachment 105 (see Crosstown Universities on this website), you are eligible to apply to Detachment 105.

Please email det105@colorado.edu and provide the following information:​

1. Subject of the Email: Let us know which program you are applying for (ex. GLP Applicant or OYCP Applicant)
2. Attach a resume (maximum two pages)
3. Attach the Memorandum found here and complete the following:
   1. "From Information"
   2. Para 1. Applicant Name
   3. Para 3. Detachment Name and Applicant Name
   4. Do not complete the other yellow highlighted areas
   5. We will complete this memorandum which you must include in your application
4. Body of the Email:
   1. Contact Information
   2. Some pertinent information about yourself not in your resume (not required)
   3. List of dates you are available for the interview

If we are able to enroll you, we will get in contact with you concerning a date and time in which to schedule the interview.

You can find more information to include the application process concerning these programs here located under "During School."

• Download the WINGS APPLICATION GUIDE

• Complete your WINGS application (via https://wings.holmcenter.com/)

• Upload the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS in your WINGS application

• Ensure that your WINGS application is compete and ALL required documents are uploaded into WINGS

• After Step 2 is fully complete, you MUST let us know by submitting the Det 105 In-Processing Survey. 

• Complete the Det 105 In-Processing Survey HERE

• Due by 2359 on TBD Date for Fall 2023. Failure to do Det Survey and complete all required documents will result in you not being considered for admission into the program.

*** Once you have completed the Det 105 In-Processing Survey, we will review your WINGS application. You will not be scheduled for in-processing or admitted into the program without a completed WINGS application (all required documents uploaded, civil involvements identified, screening questionnaires completed) ***

• Register for the required AFROTC classes as outlined below

• Review this course registration briefing (MANDATORY - Read to avoid charges to your account. You will be responsible for charges incurred if you do not register correctly).

• Use this AFROTC Registration document to identify the specific course numbers for your respective school

Fall 2023 Starters:

• Estimated May/Dec 2027 graduates (AS100 cadets - 4 year program) must register for:

  • AIRR 1020 (or crosstown school equivalent - see AFROTC Registration Document above)

  • AIRR 1947; Thursdays

• Estimated May/Dec 2026 graduates (AS250 cadets - 3 year program)

  • AIRR 1020 AND AIRR 2020  (or crosstown school equivalent - see AFROTC Registration Document above)

  • AIRR 1947; Thursdays

  • Active Duty Prior Service: If you have 180 days or more consecutive military service, your AIRR1010 (AS100 Fall) and AIRR1020 (AS100 Spring) can be waived with the Detachment Commander's approval. 

    • Please register only for the AIRR2010 course.

  • ARC/ANG Prior Service: If you have completed BMT and have 1 creditable year of ARC/ANG service, your AIRR1010 (AS100 Fall) and AIRR1020 (AS100 Spring) can be waived with the Detachment Commander's approval.

    • Please register only for the AIRR2010 course.

You must register for AIRR 1947 through Buff Portal or with your respective academic advisor like any other CU Boulder course

Crosstown Cadet Notes:

• UCD and UCCS students MUST complete a Concurrent Registration Form (available at your registrar's office) with the AFROTC courses for which you are requesting to be enrolled, and have your Dean's office sign/approve

  • Once complete, return the form to your respective registrar's office

  • UCD and UCCS students MUST complete concurrent enrollment forms EVERY semester.

  • Return signed concurrent registration form to the UCD or UCCS Registrar's Office

• All other crosstown cadets will need to use the CU Boulder Continuing Education/ACCESS Program to register for Leadership Lab (AIRR 1947) ONLY. Do not register for any other Aerospace Studies course using the ACCESS program, or you will incur a charge. Work with your school's Office of the Registrar to register for the other AFROTC courses you need.

  • ​This course is zero (0) credits, so the cost will be zero (0) dollars

  • Submit your ACCESS online application as soon as possible

  • You can access the ACCESS application by clicking the Enrollment tab on the left side of the page and following their instructions

  • Once your ACCESS application has been approved by CU Boulder, you can enroll in the AIRR 1947 class immediately. This should be completed NLT one week prior to the start of the semester 

• Any registration questions should be directed to det105@colorado.edu

Detachment 105 follows the CU Boulder academic calendar and crosstown students must plan accordingly to account for any differences

Ensure Det 105 In-Processing Survey is complete

Once your application is reviewed and approved, a Cadre member will provide the appointment times and sign-up link. This is a required in-person meeting.

Applicants with incomplete applications will not be scheduled for in-processing and will be required to reschedule or reapply for Spring 2024.

In-processing appointments will be conducted for ALL STUDENTS IN-PERSON on the following day:

• Appointment Details:

  • TBD for Dates. Check back 1 June 2023 for updates.

    • Monday thru Friday prior to the start of CU Boulders Fall 2023 academic year.

  • Time for all Dates: 0900-1100 & 1300-1500

  • Location: Folsom Field Gate 5 (2085 Colorado Ave, Boulder, CO). Hourly parking is available in these locations.

  • Attire: Business Casual (khakis/slacks, polo, closed-toe shoe, knee-length dress, etc.)

  • You are required to bring your original Birth Certificate (or any form of citizenship documents i.e. passport or naturalization papers) AND your original Social Security Card

    • ​​If applicable: DD214, Eagle Scout Certificate, JROTC Certificate of Completion, or CAP Awards (Earhart or Mitchell)

    • COVID-19 Vaccination Record. COVID-19 vaccination will be required to participate in AFROTC. Cadets that are not completely vaccinated will be considered for disenrollment or removal from AFROTC.

  • Specific dates and times will be chosen by applicants based on availability (details will be provided by staff)

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*** Times are subject to change, please check back frequently for updates ***

Incoming Cadets,

New Cadet Orientation is fast approaching! If you are new to the Thunderchief family, New Cadet Orientation will be an important experience for you.

You will be introduced to the cadre and cadets that run and lead the detachment and you will learn everything you need to be prepared for your first week of Air Force ROTC. In addition, expect to take a fitness assessment workshop which includes a 1.5-mile run, push-ups, and sit-ups. This fitness assessment workshop will provide us with a baseline of your fitness level and it will be used as part of your application process.  

For more information about the Air Force Fitness assessment, please review this video and score chart. (Note: waist measurements for USAF Fitness Assessment is no longer required)

New Cadet Orientation will be held on TBD. Please check in with our website for updates.

The dress code will be business casual. Please bring a change of workout clothes which includes running shoes, workout shorts, and a shirt (sleeveless shirts are not authorized) for the fitness assessment. 

Applicants are highly encouraged to bring their own note-taking materials and bottled water.

More information about the new cadet orientation will be posted on this site so, please check back for updates. 

If you have any additional questions about orientation, please contact the detachment at det105@colorado.edu

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