Join Air Force ROTC

1

Check Your Eligibility

Meet these basic requirements to join:

Citizenship and Age:

• U.S. citizenship (or ability to obtain before commissioning)
• At least 17 years old with parent/guardian consent
• Under 31 years old at commissioning

Academic and Physical Standards:

• Maintain good academic standing
• Meet Air Force height and weight standards
• Pass Physical Fitness Test (pushups, sit-ups, 1.5-mile run)
• Pass DoD Medical Evaluation

2

Register for Classes 

Contact our cadre to help you register for Aerospace Studies courses. Our experienced team will guide you through course selection and scheduling.

3

Create an account in WINGS

Visit the WINGS website and click "Apply for AFROTC" to create your account. After creating your account, complete the "My AFROTC Application" within your WINGS profile.

Follow our step-by-step guide for detailed instructions. Pay special attention to the "Releases and Forms" section.

4

Download the AFROTC Application Documents

Download and complete these forms before the semester starts or bring them to New Student Cadet Orientation. Contact us at cardre@louisville.edu with questions.

Important: Documents requiring witness signatures must be signed by AFROTC Cadre. Please wait to sign these until you meet with our team.

5

Pre-Participatory Sports Physical (AFROTC Form 28)

Take this form to a health clinic or doctor for a sports physical. Medical staff instructions are included on the form. After completion, bring it to our office for cadre signature.

Note: They do not need to do a body fat measurement

6

Record of Emergency Data (DD Form 93)

Complete both sides of this two-part document with your personal and emergency contact information. Leave blocks 9-10 and 11-14 blank. 

Our cadre will serve as witness for your signature.

7

Privacy Act Statement - Healthcare Records (DD Form 2005)

Read and sign this healthcare records statement. Include your signature, Social Security number and date in blocks 5-7.

8

Drug Testing Policy (AF Form 2030)

Read, understand and sign this policy document. Parent/guardian signature required if you are under 18. Print and bring to the AFROTC Office for cadre signature.

Important: This form must be signed by AFROTC Cadre.

9

Mail Access Authorization Release (for official US Air Force Correspondence)

This optional form authorizes official U.S. Air Force correspondence. If you choose to sign, parent/guardian signature required if under 18. Print and bring to our office. 

If you choose not to sign the form, please inform the AFROTC Cadre. 

10

Release of Student Records

Two memorandums: one from AFROTC requesting student access, one from student to University of Louisville. Parent/guardian signature required if under 18. Print and bring to our office.

11

Additional Required Documents

Bring these original documents to our office:

• Birth Certificate
• Social Security Card
• Naturalization Paperwork (if applicable)