Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

Administration

AFROTC Building
1460 Lower Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-7734
Web: manoa.hawaii.edu/undergrad/airforcerotc/

Faculty

Lt Col T. Anderson (Director)
Maj J. Nuanes
Capt N. Pyle
TSgt R. Muller
SSgt M. Wright
Ms. K. Otineru

General Information

Aerospace Studies is part of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Through this program, full-time students pursue a commission in the U.S. Air Force. Once commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, graduates of the Air Force ROTC program serve on active duty for a specified period of time.

The Academic Program

The Aerospace Studies department offers 3- and 4-year programs to students. Course content includes: Foundations of the U.S. Air Force, Evolution of Airpower, Leadership Studies,
and National Security Affairs. All lower division courses are approximately one credit hour. Upper division courses are three credit hours.

An integral part of the Air Force ROTC commissioning program is Leadership Laboratory and Physical Training. Cadets are required to attend both functions and must meet all attendance and academic requirements in order to remain in good standing within the program.

In addition to the academic program, Air Force ROTC offers a wide array of optional activities to enhance students’ leadership skills.

Scholarships

Highly qualified freshmen and sophomores can compete nationally for the In-College Scholarship Program. Express Scholarships may be available to students pursuing degrees the Air Force deems “critical” (Computer/Electrical/Environmental Engineering, Foreign Languages, and Nursing). Scholarships cover tuition and most fees, $900 annually for textbooks, and include a monthly stipend ($300-$500). Four-year scholarships are available for eligible high school seniors. Applicants should refer to www.afrotc.com for application deadlines.

Advising

For more information about Air Force ROTC or about our scholarship program, log on to afrotc.com or contact our office at (808) 956-7734 or afrotc@hawaii.edu.