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Air Force ROTC
The Air Force ROTC of Purdue Learning Community is designed to bring together first-year AFROTC students who have the ultimate goal of becoming officers in the United States Air Force. The first year of Purdue AFROTC is comprised of three courses each semester: AFT 110 Foundations of the Air Force, AFT 111 Air Force ROTC Leadership Laboratory, and PES 114 AFROTC Exercise and Conditioning. In addition to these classes LC participants can take part in multiple activities throughout the year that help foster teamwork and leadership. Events such as Field Day, Career Day, Paintballing, and Air Force Base Visits are just a few of the many activities to help develop future Air Force Officers in both a professional and fun environment. While participation in the learning community is not a requirement for AFROTC, it is highly encouraged because it does enable cadet-to-cadet roommate matches and the residence hall is in an optimal location for AFROTC activities including physical fitness training.
For specific questions regarding Air Force ROTC, please visit their website and email jbkelley@purdue.edu.
Eligibility
- First-time beginning students admitted to any college/school/major
- U.S. Citizen or pursuing U.S. Citizenship status
- First-year Air Force ROTC Students (scholarship or non-scholarship)
Residential Component
- Students will indicate interest in Learning Communities (LCs) and apply during their housing application process. Students will be informed of the status of their LC application in mid-May.
- Roommate selection will occur after LC decisions have been made. If admitted to an LC, students will need to match with other student(s) admitted to the same LC. If not selected for an LC, the student's original housing preferences will be considered during general housing placement and the student will be able to roommate match with other general housing students.
- The location of LC housing will be determined based on the incoming class size and the needs of the learning community.
- For specific question regarding learning communities, email learningcommunities@purdue.edu.
- If you have questions about housing, contact University Residences (https://www.housing.purdue.edu/) at housing@purdue.edu.
Duration
Fall and Spring semesters
Associated Courses and Information
Courses are scheduled with the AF staff/student
Fall:
- AFT 11000 - Foundations of Air Force I
- AFT 11100 - Air Force ROTC Leadership Laboratory I
- PES 11400 - Air Force ROTC Conditioning
Spring:
- AFT 12000 - Foundations of Air Force II
- AFT 12100 - Air Force ROTC Leadership Laboratory II
- PES 11400 - Air Force ROTC Conditioning
Every fee eligible student involved with a learning community (LC) at Purdue will be assessed the $200 LC fee to their university account. These funds support activities and travel, signature LC events, housing assignments and/or course registration and instructor stipends.
Events and Activities Included:
- Welcome BBQ
- Trip to Air Force Base or museum
- Movie and pizza nights
- Field exercises
- Career Days
- Boiler Challenge ropes course
- Paintballing
- Intramurals
- GMC Guide presentation
- Joel Gentz Scholarship 5K Fundraiser
- AFROTC Color Guard/Drill Team service projects
Information above is subject to change. If you are placed in the LC, the associated courses will be on your schedule prior to you registering for the rest of your courses.
