Apply to AFROTC

• Go to WINGS and create an account. 
• 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".

NOTE: The forms in WINGS DO NOT NEED TO BE NOTARIZED. 

• Once you’ve completed your WINGS Profile Pre-Screening Questionnaire, notify the Recruiting Officer. They will review your submission to confirm eligibility and may follow up with any questions. Once you receive confirmation, proceed to Step 4!

• 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)
   - Non-US Citizens: Permanent Resident (Green) Card & USCIS Form I-797C, Notice of Action
   - Dual Citizens: Both US & all foreign passports
3.  Signed Social Security Card (original)
4.  Copy of your SAT/ACT scores (incoming freshmen ONLY)
5.  Unofficial High School (incoming freshmen ONLY) or Unofficial College Transcripts (current college students)
6.  Selective Service Card/Printout (males 18 years or older ONLY)
7.  DD Form 214, Certificate of Discharge (prior-service personnel ONLY)
8.  Completed WINGS Forms
     - Drug Demand Reduction Release: This form acknowledges your understanding of AFROTC's Zero Tolerance policy on illicit drug use, including the possibility of random drug testing during the program.
     - DD Form 2005-Health Care Records: This form outlines the purposes and policies for collecting medical and personal health information, which AFROTC may need during your participation.
     - Mail Access Authorization Release: This authorizes detachment personnel to open official USAF mail on your behalf.
     - Request for Release of Student Records: This allows AFROTC to access your student records as needed.  
9. 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)
10.  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)

Due to limited parking at the detachment and street parking limited to residents, please park along the outside of Buccleuch Park nearby the following Google Maps pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sniUkcXApxaV7UaP7. It is a 3-minute walk from the detachment.

Note: If you are under the age of 18 you are required to bring a legal guardian to sign several documents. Your guardian will sign documents pertaining to drug/alcohol and safety policies.

✅ COMPLETE ALL SCHOOL-RELATED TASKS ✅

Make sure to set up your university accounts, register for classes, pay tuition, purchase your Rutgers parking pass, and fulfill any other administrative requirements. Please direct any questions to Ms. Jamira Riddick, Administrative Coordinator.
 

Activate Rutgers NetID (Crosstown Students ONLY):

After submitting your ROTC Cross-Registration Application, we’ll create your Rutgers profile. To access our systems, follow these steps:

1. Visit NetID Activation: Go to https://netid.rutgers.edu/index.htm and follow the on-screen instructions to obtain your NetID and password.
2. Enter Personal Information
   • Name: Must exactly match the spelling in the Student Records Database.
   • SSN: Enter the last four digits of your Social Security number.
   • Birthdate: Enter Month, Day, and Year.
3. Complete Setup: Click Continue at the bottom of the page, then follow the prompts to manage your email accounts.
4. Troubleshooting
   If you encounter any issues, contact the OIT Help Desk:
   • Phone: 833-OIT-HELP
   • Email: help@oit.rutgers.edu
5. Access MyRutgers Portal: Once your NetID and password are active, log in at https://my.rutgers.edu/portal to access course registration, email, and other Rutgers resources.
    

Register for AFROTC Classes:

• Please visit https://sims.rutgers.edu/webreg/ to register for BOTH your year appropriate Aerospace Studies class AND Leadership Laboratory.
  • If you are joining a freshmen (four years of school remaining), please enroll in FOUND OF US AIRFORCE (03:690:121) & MIL LEADERSHIP LAB I (03:690:171).
  • If you are joining a sophomore (three years of school remaining), please enroll in both FOUND OF US AIRFORCE (03:690:121), EVOLUTN AIR & SPACE PR (03:690:221), and MIL LEADERSHIP LAB II (03:690:271).
• Crosstown Students will be manually registered for Aerospace Studies class and Leadership Lab during their enrollment session. 
• NOTE: Please email the AFROTC Administrative Coordinator, Ms. Jamira Riddick (jamira.riddick@rutgers.edu) to request Special Permission Numbers (SPNs)
   

Rutgers ID Card

• Once you are registered and you have your NetID you can get your photo ID card. Incoming Fall Rutgers-New Brunswick Students (first year, transfer, graduate) should use the ID Card Pickup Tool to determine where and how to pick up their ID card. Before doing so, students must upload a photo.
• All other students interested in obtaining an RU ID card, or receiving an ID card after uploading a photo, please visit https://ipo.rutgers.edu/publicsafety/iam/student-id. Be sure to bring a form of identification to pick up.
• Note: Undergraduate students must be registered for classes to be eligible for a RU Photo ID card. Undergraduate students have access to Rutgers University libraries, computer labs, recreation centers, sporting events, RU express accounts, and meal plans via their RU Photo ID card.
   

Rutgers Student Parking Permits:

• Annual Rutgers Permit: At the start of each Academic Year, apply and pay for your Rutgers student parking permit:
  https://ipo.rutgers.edu/dots/permits/students. Rutgers and Crosstown cadets who wish to park on campus are required to apply and pay for a Rutgers parking permit at the start of every Academic Year.
• Additional PT/LLAB Permit: Once you have your parking permit, you may purchase an extra permit (for an additional fee) to park at PT and LLAB sites.
  • To request one, complete the Additional Parking Request Form and note in the comments that you are an AFROTC cadet.
  • Once the charge posts to your account, reply to the same Parking Request Case confirming payment. DOT will then activate the additional permit, and it will appear in your parking portal under “Permits.”
  • The “Additional Parking Request" form must be resubmitted every semester for LLAB/PT parking, but only paid once in the Fall semester. Make sure to note in the comments that you already hold a recurring permit from the Fall and DOT will roll it over to the Spring term.
     

RU HERE Attendance Confirmation: 

• At the start of each semester, students need to complete the RU HERE confirmation of attendance process when attempting to access any online system which requires log-in with their Rutgers NetID. 
• Students must participate in RU HERE before the deadline or their classes and financial aid will be cancelled.
• https://scarlethub.rutgers.edu/registrar/registration/ruhere-confirmation/
   

Rutgers Tuition Payment: 

• To pay tuition at Rutgers University, students can use the online payment platform available at https://finservices.rutgers.edu/otb/. After navigating to the website, log in with your Rutgers NetID and password. Once logged in, select the appropriate term and view/make payment for your tuition and fees. Students who register after the first due date but before the first day of class are given approximately two weeks from the day they register to pay or will incur late fees.

📩 Monitor Your Emails 📩

Keep an eye out for emails from your Cadet Wing, which may include details on New Cadet Orientation, upcoming events, and essential in-processing information. Once set-up, all ROTC-related emails and correspondence will be sent to your Rutgers email.

ScarletMail/Scarlet Apps: 

• Students can visit https://it.rutgers.edu/scarletapps/ to access and use ScarletApps. ScarletApps provides a suite of Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, and Calendar, tailored for the Rutgers community. New users must activate ScarletApps to get started. Log in with your Rutgers NetID and password to access these tools. These applications are useful for academic work, collaboration, and communication.

🩺 Complete Medical Actions 🩺

Applicants must demonstrate physical readiness for the challenges of Air Force ROTC and future military service. A key requirement is passing a medical examination conducted by a military doctor or an approved civilian contractor. This examination is overseen and reviewed by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB).

After completing your enrollment session, the Detachment will automatically begin the medical clearance process. The Det 485 NCOIC - Administration Management will provide instructions for scheduling your physical and optometry appointments. Cadets must achieve DoDMERB qualification to attend field training and advance in the program. To avoid delays, it is strongly recommended to complete all medical requirements as soon as possible, especially if you have a history of medical conditions.

Note: Certain medical conditions may disqualify you from military service. However, waivers can be granted in specific cases. For example, conditions such as asthma, ADHD, or eczema may be considered if they are mild, resolved, and well-documented. Each situation is evaluated individually based on the condition’s stability, treatment history, and current impact on functionality.

Please refer to the following guide for more information on specific common disqualifying diagnoses. 

💪 Work Out! 💪

Continue your workout routine and train for the Air Force Fitness Test—it’s required to remain in the program. For cadets under 25 years old, the fitness standards are as follows:

• These minimums are not required to join the program but must be met by the time the Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) is administered at the end of each semester.
• To progress in the program, you must pass all three categories and achieve a total score of 75 by the end of your first semester in ROTC and maintain this score every semester as a cadet. 
• We HIGHLY RECOMMEND that students begin working out on their own as soon as they decide to join AFROTC, with a particular focus on improving their cardio fitness. Starting early will help ensure success in meeting and maintaining the physical fitness standards.

📝 Start Studying for the AFOQT 📝

The Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT) is a standardized test that measures verbal and mathematical aptitude (similar to the SAT and ACT) as well as additional aptitudes relevant to specific career fields (e.g. pilot, combat systems officer, air battle manager, RPA).

Per AFROTCI 36-2011 Vol 3, you must take your first AFOQT attempt no later than the end of your first AFROTC term.

Cadets can access DAF approved study preparation materials at https://access.afpc.af.mil/pcsmdmz/Form%20T.HTML.  Additionally, they may use any other materials related to the areas assessed by the AFOQT that are selected based on the general AFOQT taxonomy of content without knowledge of actual AFOQT content.

Note: Examinees who have never taken the AFOQT may only participate in study sessions with other individuals who have not taken the AFOQT.