Aerospace Studies (Air Force ROTC)

The Air Force ROTC program at USU is a non-degree program that typically takes four years to complete. The program provides coursework and training for students wishing to become officers in the United States Air Force. The program helps students develop an understanding of the mission and global responsibilities of the United States Air Force. In addition, opportunities exist to apply the principles of leadership, human relations, and management to practical situations.

Coursework is focused on helping students develop leadership skills, officership, professionalism, military bearing, and managerial theories. The general coursework in the first two years of the program is open to all interested students. There is no military commitment for these students unless they are on an Air Force ROTC scholarship. Students who do continue must complete a summer training course at an Air Force base during the summer between their sophomore and junior years. After this they can apply for the Professional Officer Courses which are taken in their last two years of study.

Students pursuing the ROTC program complete a major in any area of their choosing and will graduate with a degree in their major and with a minor in aerospace studies. Students will graduate with the rank of Second Lieutenant and then pursue their careers as Air Force officers in a variety of areas.

Bachelor Degree Minimum Requirements

Admission to USU is test optional for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. ACT/SAT test scores will still be considered if submitted.

• 2.8-4.0 GPA - Admitted in Good Standing
  • Students with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may still be admitted in good standing based upon the combination of their GPA and ACT/SAT score. See if you qualify.
• 2.79 GPA & below - Considered for Earned Admission path.

Associate Degree Minimum Requirements

Most USU Eastern and USU Blanding Associates Degrees and Certificates are open enrollment and do not require a minimum high school GPA or ACT/SAT score.

Recommended High School Prep Work

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Math (One class beyond math 3)
• 3.5 years of Social Science
• 3 years of Lab-Based Science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)
• 2 years of a world language (same language, taken progressively during grades 9-12)

When a student graduates from USU as an Air Force ROTC Cadet, they earn the rank of Second Lieutenant. They will then serve as an active duty officer in the United States Air Force, which includes a wide variety of career paths. The aerospace studies program provides career counseling to all students within the program.

Career Services provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.