Thank you for your interest in the Air Force ROTC program at Detachment 752!
Our program is open to all full-time college students in any major attending the following colleges/universities in Northeast PA:
The AFROTC program at Wilkes University is open to students from a dozen of colleges and universities in Northeast Pennsylvania.
- Commonwealth University - Bloomsburg
- East Stroudsburg University
- King's College
- Luzerne County Community College
- Marywood University
- Misericordia University
- PSU - Hazleton
- PSU - Schuylkill
- PSU - Wilkes-Barre
- PSU - Worthington Scranton
- The University of Scranton
- Wilkes University
The AFROTC Program consists of 2 classes and a group fitness session:
- Academic Class (1 hour/week)
- Leadership Laboratory (2 hours/week)
- Group Fitness Session (1 hour immediately following Leadership Lab)
All components meet weekly on Thursday evenings at Wilkes University. We also have an additional group fitness session (1 hr) that meets on Tuesday morning (6 - 7 a.m.). Students not attending Wilkes or Kings are not required to attend fitness training on Tuesdays, but must complete an individual workout on their own time.
We look forward to working with you to achieve your goal of becoming a commissioned officer in the world's greatest Air Force!
AFROTC Registration
- Students enrolled in the AFROTC program are authorized to have a car on campus. Email us for details.
- Non-Wilkes students can contact us to facilitate carpools at your university if needed.
Wilkes Students: Contact your academic advisor and to help you register for the respective AFROTC class and leadership lab (AS 101 & AS 103). Both classes are required.
Non-Wilkes students (Crosstown Schools): Contact the detachment no later than the first day of class to enroll. You will not sign up through your academic advisor, however you will need to work with them in order to fit AFROTC classes into your schedule.
To help you plan your class schedule, AFROTC classes are offered the following day & time throughout the academic year:
- AFROTC Academic Class (AS 101): Thursday 2:30 – 3:20 p.m. – 1 credit
- AFROTC Leadership Laboratory (AS 103): Thursday 4 – 6 p.m.
- Fitness Training: Thursday 6 – 7 p.m and Tuesday 6 – 7 a.m. (Wilkes/King's College students. All others will complete an individual workout)
NOTE: If you are a current college student, please contact us to see if you are eligible to join.
It is your individual responsibility to ensure you are properly registered before the start of the semester.
Non-Wilkes students will receive an official Wilkes University transcript at the end of each semester serving as proof of enrollment in AFROTC classes. You will also receive a free temporary parking permit for the Wilkes campus for use on Thursdays.
Registration Process
To begin the Registration Process, New Students Must Accomplish The Following Four Steps:
- Complete the Online Registration Form.
- Fill out the AFROTC Form 28 (.pdf). NOTE: You cannot participate in AFROTC group fitness without completing the form.
- Have the AFROTC Form 28 signed by any qualified physician/healthcare professional.
- Bring AFROTC Form 28 to New Student In-Processing.
*Must download form to view and print.
You will need to bring the following mandatory items with you to the first day of classes to finalize your enrollment in the program:
- Original Birth Certificate or naturalization certificate (We will make a copy and return to you during orientation)
- Social Security Card (We will make a copy and return to you during orientation)
- ACT/SAT score sheet (if taken, copy is acceptable)
- Previous College Transcripts from college attended (if applicable)
- Any Civil Air Patrol, JROTC or Boy/Girl Scout Certificates
- Prior Military Service (DD 214 for individuals previously in the military)
- Military Reserve/National Guard Members (Need contract)
- Selective Service Registration Printout (males only)
- AFROTC Form 28 (Sports Physical - see below)
Questions? Please contact the AFROTC department at:
New Student Orientation only occurs in the Fall.
Early Move-in (Wilkes Students)
Date: Aug. 22, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
First-year and returning Wilkes AFROTC students will be granted an early move-in.
Welcome Social
Students and family are encouraged to attend!
Date: Aug. 22, 4 - 6 p.m.
We will host a voluntary Welcome Social on the Wilkes campus. This event gives new students, parents, friends and families the opportunity to learn more about AFROTC from department staff. Current students and AFROTC staff will provide an overview of the program, talk about opportunities & benefits, and host a Q&A session on AFROTC life.
New Student Orientation Program
Date: Aug. 23 - 25
Students will have the opportunity to participate in various icebreaker and team building activities to socialize and get acquainted with members of Detachment 752 before orientation day!
New Student In-Processing
Date: Aug. 24 or Aug. 25, 9 - 11 a.m.
We are hosting a New Student In-Processing for students new to AFROTC at the AFROTC department office (Ron & Rhea Simms Center – Rm. 112) on the Wilkes campus. New students will complete in-processing paperwork to finalize their enrollment in the AFROTC Program. Come ready to start your journey as a cadet in AFROTC!
New Crosstown Student In-Processing
Date: Aug. 31, 1 - 2 p.m.
If you are unable to attend one of the above dates contact paula.andrews@wilkes.edu to schedule.
First Day of AFROTC Class
Date: Aug. 31
Refer to “AFROTC Class Registration Process” for times.
Additional Details
We will send an email with details regarding the Welcome Social & Orientation.
Note: The Welcome Social, New Student Orientation and In-Processing are all voluntary events. Both are supervised by active duty Air Force officers and are conducted in a relaxed environment.
Additionally, you will need to bring the following mandatory items with you to the New Student In-Processing to finalize your enrollment in the program:
- Original Birth Certificate or naturalization certificate (We will make a copy and return to you during orientation)
- Social Security Card (We will make a copy and return to you during orientation)
- ACT/SAT score sheet (if taken, copy is acceptable)
- Previous College Transcripts from college attended (if applicable)
- Any Civil Air Patrol, JROTC or Boy/Girl Scout Certificates
- Prior Military Service (DD 214 for individuals previously in the military)
- Military Reserve/National Guard Members (Need contract)
- Selective Service Registration Printout (males only)
- AFROTC Form 28 (Sports Physical - see below)
