Air Force ROTC Program

The Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) at California State University, San Bernardino is a program designed to commission college students as second lieutenants in the active-duty Air Force. Students are required to graduate with a bachelor’s degree, in any academic major, and complete one of the two program options.

Program Requirements are provided from the California State University, San Bernardino University Catalog. Students will be required to complete the requirements set forth by CSUSB for program completion.

Traditional University Program Requirements

Option 1: Four Year Program

The four-year program is available to students with three to four years of undergraduate/graduate study remaining. Entry into the program requires University course enrollment and consultation with the AFROTC admissions officer in the Aerospace Studies Department at California State University, San Bernardino. The program consists of three parts: General Military Course (academics and laboratory), Field Training, and the Professional Officer Course (academics and laboratory).

General Military Courses (GMC)

Field Training

A four-week, non-credit course conducted at an Air Force base during the summer between the second and third years of the program. Successful completion is required before continuing in the program.

Professional Officer Courses (POC)

Option 2: Two-Year Program

Application for the two-year program is made in the fall and winter quarters at CSUSB for Field Training attendance during the summer, and prior to entry into the POC. Field Training selection is based on number of highly competitive criteria. For an application and selection criteria contact the Aerospace Studies Department at CSUSB. The two-year program is available to students with two years of undergraduate/graduate study remaining. The program consists of two parts: Field Training and the Professional Officer Course (academics and laboratory).

Field Training

Prerequisite for entry in the two-year program. A five-week, non-credit course conducted at an Air Force base during the summer before entry into the Professional Officer Course. Successful completion is required before continuing in the program.