{"id":1152,"date":"2022-11-15T17:14:01","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T17:14:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/?page_id=1152"},"modified":"2026-09-24T20:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T20:28:18","slug":"prospective-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Prospective Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gdlr-core-hide-in-desktop gdlr-core-hide-in-tablet\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:51;margin:0 8px 24px;background:#eef4f9;border-top:3px solid #008ed6\">\n<details>\n<summary style=\"padding:14px;color:#102b50;font-weight:bold;cursor:pointer\">Det 006 menu<\/summary>\n<nav aria-label=\"Detachment 006 mobile navigation\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Home<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">About AFROTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #008ed6;background:#dcecf8\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/prospective-students\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:bold\">How to Join<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/air-force-detachment-006\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Participating Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/our-team\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Our Team<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/current-cadet-resources\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Cadet Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:0;padding:10px 12px;border-left:3px solid #eef4f9;background:#eef4f9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/contact-det-006\/\" style=\"color:#102b50;font-weight:normal\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/nav>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"clearfix gdlr-core-js gdlr-core-sticky-sidebar\" style=\"position:relative;margin-top:-145px\">\n<div class=\"gdlr-core-column-45\" style=\"padding-top:145px;float:right\">\n<div style=\"max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;padding:24px;line-height:1.7\">\n<p class=\"det006-page-accent\" style=\"color:#007bb5;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 12px\">HOW TO JOIN<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"font-size:34px;line-height:1.2;color:#102b50;margin:0 0 20px\">Join Det 006<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size:22px\">Ready to apply, still exploring, or just looking for information? You are in the right place.<\/p>\n<section id=\"interest\" style=\"background:#eef4f9;padding:28px;margin:28px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px\">Start with our interest form<\/h2>\n<p>Tell us about yourself, your expected AFROTC start term, your high school graduation year (completed or expected), and any questions. Our team will follow up using the contact information you provide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-button fill-in-btn-blue\" style=\"margin:28px 0;width:100%;max-width:360px\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" style=\"background:#003b70;color:#fff;border-radius:0;padding:13px 12px;width:100%;font-size:16px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:bold;text-align:center\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdKMOjFb-HgF0n7IPMyIQnkDywehAD5QsLcpc4bA88a-A_cgA\/viewform?usp=header\">Open the Det 006 Interest Form<\/a><\/div>\n<p><strong>Submitting this form does not commit you to joining.<\/strong> It is an interest and information request\u2014not a university application or formal AFROTC enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px\">Three steps to getting started<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Contact our detachment.<\/strong> Use the interest form whether you intend to join, are considering it, or only want more information. You do not need to have every detail figured out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Apply to your college separately.<\/strong> Complete admission with JSU or your home college. Admission to a university does not enroll you in AFROTC, and contacting AFROTC does not apply you to a university. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/apply\/\">Apply to Jackson State University.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Complete AFROTC enrollment with our team.<\/strong> We will discuss eligibility, your academic timeline, required paperwork, and class registration. Crosstown students should contact us about registration at JSU before choosing an application type.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/air-force-detachment-006\/\">Check the participating schools \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<section id=\"Expectations\" style=\"background:#eef4f9;padding:24px;margin:32px 0;border-top:4px solid #008ed6\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px\">What to expect in college<\/h2>\n<p>You will work toward your degree while taking AFROTC courses, participating in leadership laboratory, and completing physical training. You will practice teamwork and leadership with other cadets and receive guidance from our instructors.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:23px\">Can I start if I am already in college?<\/h3>\n<p>Contact us with your intended start term and expected college graduation date. Our team will help assess whether your academic timeline allows you to complete the program.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:23px\">Do I need a scholarship to ask about joining?<\/h3>\n<p>No. You can contact us whether or not you have applied for a scholarship. Scholarships are competitive and have their own requirements and deadlines. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrotc.com\/scholarships\/\">Read current AFROTC scholarship information.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:23px\">What are the eligibility requirements?<\/h3>\n<p>Participation and commissioning requirements include academic, fitness, medical, and other standards. Our team will explain which requirements apply to your situation and the steps involved.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"After\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px\">What comes after AFROTC?<\/h2>\n<p>After completing your degree and all program and commissioning requirements, you can commission as a second lieutenant in the Air Force or Space Force. Career selection depends on qualifications and service needs. Commissioning carries a military service commitment, which varies by career field and training.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.edu\/afrotc\/about-afrotc\/\">Explore what AFROTC can offer you \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"contact\" style=\"padding:28px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:30px\">Prefer to contact us directly?<\/h2>\n<p>Email <a href=\"mailto:afrotc@jsums.edu\">afrotc@jsums.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:6019791620\">601-979-1620<\/a>.<\/p>\n<aside style=\"background:#eef4f9;border-left:4px solid #008ed6;padding:22px;margin:28px 0\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:26px;color:#002b50\">Visiting Det 006?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Please contact us before visiting to schedule an in-person appointment.<\/strong> Email <a href=\"mailto:afrotc@jsums.edu\">afrotc@jsums.edu<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:6019791620\">601-979-1620<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current office (temporary):<\/strong><br \/>College of Science, Engineering, and Technology Building, Room 101 \u00b7 Jackson State University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Permanent location:<\/strong><br \/>J. 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