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FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT

UPDATE (10 APR 25): We are now accepting enrollment applications for Fall 2025! Interested students should monitor this webpage for any changes and apply to join the program by completing the below steps. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis in the order of receipt, to include consideration for scholarships, until max capacity is reached. Incomplete applications will not be accepted and not reviewed.

All incoming freshmen who have committed to Rutgers and complete AFROTC enrollment by April 25th will be considered for the Rutgers University-NB ROTC Trustee Award.

CONTACT US

Recruiting Officer: Capt Samuel Kim
E-mail: sk3220@afrotc.rutgers.edu
Phone: (848) 932-1464
Address: 190 College Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

SCHEDULE AN INFORMATION SESSION

(IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE)

Book time with Samuel Kim: AFROTC General Information Session 

REQUIREMENTS TO JOIN

  • US Citizen (or permanent resident at most one year away from obtaining citizenship)
  • Full-time college student (12 credits for undergrad; 9 credits for graduate) at Rutgers-New Brunswick or one of our crosstown schools
  • At least 3 years (6 semesters) of college remaining
  • Minimum 2.0 cumulative college GPA
  • Be able to pass medical examination and physical fitness test

ENROLLMENT STEPS

Step 1 - Go to WINGS and create an account. 

Step 2 - Login to your new account and select:

"ROTC Applicant (Prospect)" and complete your profile. 

Answer all screening questions, to include emergency contact data, youth/military experience, drug & alcohol, and prohibited activities questions. (Incomplete applications will not be considered for enrollment)

For detailed instructions on how to complete your profile, please refer to the following document: "Wings Module - Applicant Admissions Document".

There's no need to fill out and complete the PDF forms in WINGS, as they will be completed during your enrollment session. 

Step 3 - Complete the following Pre-Screening Questionnaire.

Step 4 - The Recruiting Officer will review your WINGS profile/Pre-Screening Questionnaire and contact you to attend an in-person enrollment session at our Detachment. 

Please bring the following documents to your in-person enrollment session:

  1. Birth Certificate (must be the ORIGINAL or with raised seal)
  2. Proof of US Citizenship (e.g. US passport, Naturalization Certificate, INS Certificate, FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad (if born outside the US, or its territories)
    - Non-US Citizens: Permanent Resident (Green) Card
  3. Signed Social Security Card (original)
  4. Copy of your SAT/ACT scores (incoming freshmen ONLY)
  5. Selective Service Card/Printout (males 18 years or older ONLY)
  6. DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge (prior-service personnel ONLY)
  7. Unofficial High School (incoming freshmen ONLY) or College Transcripts (current college students)
  8. Completed Air Force ROTC Pre-Participatory Sports Physical (Requires doctor's signature)
    - Current Air Force Reserve/Guard members will provide a valid AF Form 422 in lieu of the sports physical (This can be requested through the My IMR / ASIMS – Medical Readiness tab on the Air Force Portal)
  9. Any information or documentation on involvements with civil, military, school authorities, or law enforcement officials (you should know the type of involvement, date of involvement, name of authority/court and city, and the disposition/finding)