Aerospace Studies/ROTC

Our department is home to the award-winning Air Force ROTC Detachment 847.

Here, you will gain the professional leadership, management and communication skills you need to be a successful officer in the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. You will also gain practical experience through several unique programs and by working with airmen from the local Goodfellow Air Force Base.

This spring semester, full tuition and books costs are completely paid for all active Det. 847 cadets, thanks to the generous ROTC Carr and ROTC Wright scholarship funds. Just another great reason to choose ASU and Det. 847 for your academic and cadet experience.

Degrees

Minor in Aerospace Studies/ROTC
As an ROTC cadet, you can choose any academic major available at ASU and declare Aerospace Studies/ROTC as your minor. Since cadets can choose any major, you have the chance to meet a diverse group of students with a wide variety of backgrounds and interests.

The Air Force and Space Force do offer extra scholarship opportunities for specific majors, including chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.

Second Lieutenants, First in Line

When you graduate through our ROTC program, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force or Space Force with competitive wages and exceptional benefits, including paid health insurance. Our recent graduates serve in military flight operations (pilots), intelligence, space and missile operations, security forces, logistics, healthcare and engineering.

Mar 25

ROTC Cadet Wins National Scholarship for Prestigious Russian Program

Feb 24

ASU Again Named a ‘Military Friendly School’ for 2021-22

Oct 28

Rigors of ROTC Field Training

<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/540,0,3604,3065/41710_COM_2554.rev.1602620788.jpg" alt="Students displaying the Ram Hand" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The first time I was ever on campus, I was already registering for classes. I’ve been so grateful to be a part of the Ram Fam. This is a place where you can be yourself and grow.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Hannah Cooper</strong>, Classes of 2020 and 2021, Animal Science</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/524,0,3342,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “It’s really hard for undergraduates to get research opportunities at other universities. If you do research, often you can’t do other things. Whereas at ASU, they want you to do research; they want you to branch out; they want you to ask questions and push yourself.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/306/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4000,2667/40148_COM_4803.rev.1576679213.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/306/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4000,2667/40148_COM_4803.rev.1576679213.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/306/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4000,2667/40148_COM_4803.rev.1576679213.jpg" alt="ROTC students doing pushups" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I was interested in the Air Force, and the military in general, when I took a campus tour of Angelo State. It was there I was told ASU’s Detachment 847 was among the best in the nation. I believe joining Det. 847 is one of the best decisions I have made.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Cadet Austin Krambeer</strong></p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/244/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/737,0,3465,2731/41615_COM_3057.rev.1601413239.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/244/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/737,0,3465,2731/41615_COM_3057.rev.1601413239.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/244/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/737,0,3465,2731/41615_COM_3057.rev.1601413239.jpg" alt="Female student playing violin" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Dr. Jonathan Alvis is one of the most caring and influential teachers. I had the greatest mentors in the music program and they never stopped pushing me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Thalia Hernandez</strong>, Class of 2020, is now pursuing a masters degree in flute performance</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/1064,524,3268,2731/46496_AUS_5024-2.rev.1621362039.jpg" alt="Student smiling on a sand volleyball court." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class by far was accounting. It was very hard, but I loved it because it challenged me and I was able to pass with an A. That was the moment when I knew that I actually learned.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Rebeca Reyes</strong>, Class of 2021</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,270,2726,2997/43774_COM_7208.rev.1602882673.jpg" alt="cheerleader sitting on steps" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class is my freshman Signature Course, Managing College as an Introvert. I really like this class because I am an introvert and I’m with people in the class who are also like me. As an introvert, I don’t like socializing that much, but this class has brought out the socializing person in me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Darilyn Hicks</strong>, Nursing</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “The professors at ASU are just as great. They have the ability to get to know you better and be more engaging due to the smaller class sizes.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,2762,2761/43047_IMG_8365.rev.1602794753.jpg" alt="Student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “I’m reminded daily that attending ASU was the right decision for me.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Trevor Bills</strong>, Class of 2024</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/253,90,3154,2990/43058_IMG_8400.rev.1602794764.jpg" alt="Student smiling into the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Almost all of my professors have current hands on projects in their field that help you understand the real world side of the agriculture industry.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Jaelynn Page</strong>, Class of 2021, is majoring in agriculture science and leadership</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/892,0,3620,2731/45707_COM_8231.rev.1604615652.jpg" alt="Student smiling at camera in front of banner" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Intro to Business was my favorite class so far. I had a great time learning and it was a great introduction to my freshman year of college.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Taylor Avant</strong>, International Business</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,570,2673,3244/43800_COM_6184.rev.1602882967.jpg" alt="Student smiling at another student" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “ASU has the most diverse students and the most positive, as well. Becoming a part of student organizations has definitely helped me create the ‘college life!’”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Catherine Guerra</strong>, Class of 2021, Border and Homeland Security</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “We pride ourselves on the fact that we are a cadet-run detachment. Most of the planning and training and teaching is decided by cadets.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/315/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,311,3277,3588/45249_COM08184.rev.1604085369.jpg" alt="Nursing student smiling at the camera" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “My favorite class was Anatomy my freshman year. This was my first glimpse into what my future would look like. That class created an experience that allowed me to discover my strengths and weakness and work on becoming a successful student.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong>Alexis Samora</strong>, Class of 2022, Nursing</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2731/46318_COM_2506.rev.1616777009.jpg" alt="Student giving a cow a shot" loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p style="margin: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> “In the Ag Department, there’s a lot more hands-on learning then most universities because of the smaller class sizes. You’re actually getting to interact and do things with the animals, do things on the ranch.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/trevor">Trevor Schwartz</a></strong>, agribusiness</p></div></div></div>
<div class="wide-block quote-block "><div class="quote-block__image"><picture> <source type="image/webp" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.webp 1x"/> <source type="image/jpeg" srcset="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg 1x"/> <img src="/live/image/gid/302/width/580/height/430/crop/1/src_region/0,0,4096,2815/46263_COM_0797.rev.1616691417.jpg" alt="Hope Jenson working on a computer." loading="lazy"/> </picture> </div><div class="quote-block__content"><div class="quote-block__quote"><blockquote><p> “Most of my friends are from ROTC. I can’t think of a better group of people for forming those really close ties. I know that they have my back, and they know I have their back as well. Those relationships really kept me constantly invested.”</p></blockquote></div><div class="quote-block__caption"><p><strong><a href="/iamangelo/hope">Hope Jenson</a></strong>, Biology, ROTC</p></div></div></div>

Around the Department

Take a look at some other aspects of our department that make ASU an outstanding place to study aerospace studies.

ROTC students standing at attention during graduation

Hands-On Experience

Gain the practical experience that will set you apart through summer field training, organizing drill meets, simulated deployment exercises, orientation flights on military aircraft, and interacting with airmen at nearby Air Force bases.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

You can take advantage of the latest classroom technologies in our leadership labs, our departmental library and our field training simulation room, as well as our Pilot Pro 4 premier flight simulator that is reserved for ROTC cadets.

Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings

Join our student organizations and enhance your leadership and communication skills while you advocate for aerospace and national defense and serve in the community.