Department of Aerospace Studies/ROTC

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.

Programs

Aerospace Studies/ROTC

Minor in Aerospace Studies/ROTC

In Person

Our detachment will provide you with superb leadership training, preparing you for your career in the United States Air Force or Space Force.

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

A Minor in Leadership Studies is also available.

Department News

May 30

Angelo State Again Named a National ‘Military Friendly® School’, May 30

May 9

ROTC Cadets Train With Goodfellow AFB Personnel, May 9

Apr 27

ASU ROTC cadets venture Ever into Danger during annual FTX, Apr 27

<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I decided to go to Angelo State because it was close to home, I’m able to keep in touch with my family and I also heard great things about the ROTC program and the Honors Program that I became a part of.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD4M2G_4q_M">Ravae Garcia</a>, Biology, ROTC, Class of 2023 </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “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.” <a href="/iamangelo/hope.php">Hope Jenson</a>, Biology, ROTC </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I chose Det. 847 because of the professionalism and camaraderie, and because I saw an opportunity to better myself and give back to my community.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD4M2G_4q_M">Cadet Ravae Garcia</a> </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “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.” <a href="/iamangelo/hope.php">Hope Jenson</a>, Biology, ROTC </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “My favorite ASU memory has got to be joining ROTC. Though it is still a growing memory, I have made plenty of friends, memories and inside jokes. My wingmen are my best friends.” Astrid Bright, Mass Media, ROTC </blockquote>
<blockquote class="quote-block--simple"> “I joined ROTC for a chance to be part of something that’s bigger than myself.” <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PD4M2G_4q_M">Ravae Garcia</a>, ROTC, Class of 2023 </blockquote>

Around the Department

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.

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.

An ASU ROTC cadet using a flight simulator.

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.

ASU ROTC Datchemnt 847 holding a meeting with President Hawkins standing in the background.

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.