Qualifications

In order to participate and complete the U.S. Air Force ROTC program at UNLV, you will need to meet and maintain the following Qualifications:

  • Enroll and participate in both the Aerospace Studies classes and Leadership laboratories each semester.
  • Be age 14 or older (minimum age for enlistment is 17; minimum age for commissioning is 18; maximum commissioning age for Flying career fields is 32, for non-flying is 42.
  • Be of good moral character without serious or excessive civil involvements.
  • Pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test.
  • Pass a Department of Defense medical examination.
  • Pass physical fitness requirements.
  • Successfully complete field training.
  • Maintain required GPA standards. 2.5 for scholarship cadets / 2.0 for all others (All attempted college courses count towards GPA calculation.)
    • Scholarship retention — 2.5 (term) and 2.5 (cumulative) on a 4.0 scale (pre-health GPA is 3.5)
  • Receive a "C" or better in all aerospace studies courses and pass all leadership labs.
  • Receive an enrollment allocation into the Professional Officer Course.
  • Be a U.S. citizen or working towards U.S. citizenship

The following would prohibit a person from  AFROTC membership but does not preclude any student from enrolling in an Aerospace Studies class:

  • Conscientious objectors
  • Present or former commissioned officers
  • Officers of the Health Services and Mental Health Administration and members of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
  • Previous history of certain medical conditions or ongoing treatment
  • Students who do not meet or cannot maintain required standards of weight, appearance, decorum, discipline, and military performance
  • Individuals disenrolled from a previous officer training program (regardless of military branch)

Application Process

We are currently accepting applications for the Spring 2026 Semester, the deadline to apply is 13 December 2025. Please see below for the application process. If you have not completed all of the required steps to be invited to orientation by 13 December, your application will be considered incomplete and you will not be accepted into the program for the Spring semester. Be sure to follow all of the directions carefully, and provide well-written, thoughtful, and complete answers.

Please allow 3-5 business days for a response after you complete step 5, or anytime you email us regarding your application, the program, or other inquiries.

Our application process is divided into three phases, and you can only move on to the next phase once the previous one is complete.

  • Phase 1: Initial – The steps for this phase are listed below.
  • Phase 2: Verification – You will be instructed to send us documents for review and confirmation.
  • Phase 3: Orientation – If we recommend you for entry into the program, we will schedule an orientation interview where we will complete your in-processing. You will also register in person for the required Aerospace Studies classes during your Orientation appointment.

Step 1

Be accepted & enrolled full time (12 credit hours) at the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State University, or University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Step 2

Watch the Flying Rebels AFROTC 101.

AFROTC 101 Brief

Step 3

Complete the UNLV AFROTC Prospective Cadet Questionnaire

Step 4

Complete the official Air Force ROTC WINGS application.

When you get to the 'Forms and Releases' page, please print the documents and but do not fill them out- you will receive further instruction in a later phase. Do NOT sign them (Detachment Cadre will need to see you sign and we will sign as the 'witness'/notary).

Step 5

Once Steps 1-4 are completed, Email us at afrotc@unlv.edu for further guidance. Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve service members must submit a letter of recommendation from their unit commander attesting to their physical fitness, character, and potential to be a commissioned officer in the Air Force or Space Force. Once we receive your email, we will perform a quality review of your questionnaire and WINGS application. Please allow 3-5 business days for a response.

Visit

We are open for walk-ins from 0800-1500, Monday through Friday on UNLV's campus, however, appointments are encouraged to ensure our cadre will be available to meet with you. Simply call our main line at 702-895-5313 or email us at afrotc@unlv.edu to to set up an appointment. Ultimately, we'll do our best to answer any questions you have and to help you decide whether joining Air Force ROTC and Detachment 004 is right for you.