Eligibility

Cadets must remain in good academic standing, maintain full-time student status, and meet all required attendance standards each semester.

• Earn a C or better in all Aerospace Studies courses
• Successfully complete Leadership Laboratory (LLAB)
• Meet attendance requirements for Aerospace Studies, LLAB, Physical Training, and other mandatory AFROTC activities
• Maintain at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Meet any additional academic requirements associated with scholarship or contracted status
  • Scholarship cadets are generally required to maintain at least a 2.5 term and cumulative GPA.

Physical fitness is an important part of the AFROTC program and preparing to serve as an officer in the United States Air Force or Space Force. Cadets complete a Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) twice each academic year—once during the fall semester and once during the spring semester—to assess and maintain physical readiness.

The assessment evaluates four areas:

• Body Composition: Waist-to-Height Ratio (WHtR)
• Muscular Strength: Hand-Release Push-ups
• Core Endurance: Sit-ups
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness: 2-mile run

Components are administered in accordance with current Air Force and AFROTC guidance.

Cadets are expected to maintain physical fitness throughout the year and meet applicable AFROTC fitness standards and minimum component requirements.

Current fitness standards and scoring charts are available through the Air Force Personnel Center Fitness Program.

• Cadets must meet Department of Defense medical standards before reaching certain AFROTC milestones, including contracting, scholarship activation, Field Training, and commissioning. New cadets may initially participate with an approved sports/participation physical. AFROTC will initiate the appropriate military medical qualification process, normally through DoDMERB, when required.

Important: Detachment cadre cannot determine whether a medical condition is disqualifying or waiverable. Medical qualification and waiver decisions are made by the appropriate Department of Defense medical and waiver authorities. Cadets should provide complete and accurate medical information and allow the official review process to determine eligibility.