Your Commitment
A typical week includes up to seven hours of program activities. There is no commitment to the military until the start of your second or third year in the program.
Department of Aerospace Studies
Air Force ROTC Detachment 410
About us
The University of St. Thomas is proud to host the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Detachment 410 and its associated Department of Aerospace Studies. Air Force ROTC is an active-duty commissioning program designed to prepare students to assume leadership positions in the U.S. Air Force and Space Force upon graduation.
Cadets work toward their degree as full-time college students while completing associated educational and military training concurrently throughout the academic year. Ultimately, cadets will commission as Second Lieutenants and begin their careers in the Air Force and Space Force.
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Det 410
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Building Leaders of Character
Whether you are a Tommie or attending one of our many cross-town affiliated universities or colleges, you will complete the St. Thomas aerospace studies minor along with your chosen major. There are training requirements for students who wish to become an officer, plus eligibility standards that must be met. Contact us for more information.
Prospective Cadets – What You Need to Know
If you are interested in becoming a cadet in Detachment 410, it is important to understand the commitments of the program and life after commissioning.
Cadet Life
Air Force ROTC Curriculum
The four mandatory components of the training curriculum are aerospace studies courses, leadership laboratory, physical training and field training.
Air Force ROTC Scholarship Opportunities
Regardless of the college/university you choose to attend, Air Force ROTC can provide you with some generous scholarship opportunities to help cover tuition and living costs while in school. Please visit the Air Force ROTC recruiting website to learn more about scholarships.
It is more common to start Air Force ROTC without a scholarship than with one. Air Force ROTC is still a great way to commission into the U.S. Air Force or Space Force. It is still possible to earn an in-college scholarship depending on current eligibility criteria published each year as a cadet in the program.
Even if you do not secure an Air Force ROTC scholarship, you will still complete all academic degree and training program requirements and commission active-duty.
For more information on the St. Thomas Scholarship Subsidy, email afrotc410@stthomas.edu.
St. Thomas Scholarship Subsidy
St. Thomas’ financial subsidy to our Air Force ROTC scholarships is one of the best in the nation!
Cross-Town Schools
While St. Thomas is the "host school" for Air Force ROTC Detachment 410, there are many other universities and colleges in the area you may attend while also participating in the program, including: Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Augsburg College, Bethel University, Century College, St. Catherine University, Concordia University-St. Paul, Hamline University, Inver Hills Community College, Macalester College, Normandale Community College, North Central University, North Hennepin Community College, University of Northwestern, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Mitchell Hamline School of Law.
Contact us to learn more about our cross-town schools and life as a cross-town cadet.
Contact us:
afrotc410@stthomas.edu
Faculty
All classroom academic instruction is taught by active-duty military officers to ensure you'll receive first-hand knowledge and experience necessary to be a successful leader after graduation.
Lt Col Leah M. Meyer
Lieutenant Colonel Meyer, Professor and Chair of Aerospace Studies and Commander of Detachment 410, is dual qualified in Aircraft Maintenance and Contracting, and most recently served as Executive Officer for the Deputy Assistant Secretary (Contracting), Pentagon, Washington D.C.
Capt Brian Buckner
Capt Buckner, Assistant Professor and Operations Flight Commander, is a Combat Rescue Officer and recently served as the Assistant Director of Operations at the 58th Rescue Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada.
Capt Maria Anderson
Capt Anderson, Assistant Professor and Recruiting Officer, is a Logistics Readiness Officer who most recently served as the Assistant Director of Operations at the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska.
Capt Maria Anderson
Get in Touch
Have a question or want to discuss the program in more detail? We're here to help! Contact us today for inquires or to schedule a visit!
Tel: 651-962-6320
Email: afrotc410@stthomas.edu
Fax: 651-962-6332
Mailing Address:
AFROTC Detachment 410/RO
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue, Mail #5016
St. Paul, MN 55105-1096
Campus Location:
Our offices are located in the lower level of Murray-Herrick Campus Center,
Room #4
Current as of 09/24/2025