It’s rare to be surrounded by students who share a passion for service, the drive to succeed, and the desire to get the most out of college. We are a tight-knit community of individuals who support and challenge each other every day. We welcome you to join the team - there’s a place for you here.
Cadet life only enhances your BU experience – more opportunities to explore careers, individual mentorship, and a community where you belong.
Cadets study the degree of their choice. In addition, they take one Aerospace Studies course and Leadership Laboratory each semester. You’ll wear a uniform once per week. Cadets commit a mandatory six hours to Air Force ROTC each week, leaving plenty of time to study and explore other interests. Most cadets participate in voluntary events and extracurriculars, too.
Get involved on and off campus
Cadets are some of the most active students on campus. Whether they’re a part of Air Force ROTC student organizations or one of the 450+ student organizations on campus, our cadets are leaders and doers.
Professional Development Training
As an AFROTC cadet, you’ll have many opportunities to travel and experience things typical college students only dream of. You can fly airplanes—or maybe you’d like to jump out of one. You can learn hand-to-hand combat skills or gain insight into the day-to-day operations of an Air Force base. Wherever your interests lie, there is probably a developmental program for you!
The Phantom Armed Drill Team (PADT) provides ceremonial support for events hosted by the 355th Cadet Wing, Boston University, and the Greater Boston community, and represents the Flying Tigers and the United States Air Force to the public. Additionally, PADT represents the Flying Tigers in drill competitions between AFROTC detachments and other branches' ROTC programs.
The Military Excellence Competition Team (MECT) is dedicated to the development and exhibition of fundamental military skills and leadership, emphasizing physical fitness and combat readiness. MECT takes motivated cadets and develops their physical capabilities through rigorous training and tactical skills in a combination of academic and practical exercises. The core training value for MECT members […]
Our Detachments Flight simulator is our most powerful tool for cadets to practice aviation. Utilizing the HTC VIVE’s industry leading virtual reality headset in tandem with the Saitek x52 pro throttle, stick, and rudder pedals, our system is fully equipped to handle training in all airframes from trainers to fighters. Our system is leagues ahead […]
The AFCEA Boston Student Chapter provides students in the Greater Boston area with access to professional education and networking opportunities through its close ties with AFCEA Lexington-Concord and AFCEA International. The AFCEA Boston Student Chapter serves to advance members' technical skills, knowledge base, and professional network necessary for them to excel as leaders within the […]
Arnold Air Society is an honorary professional service organization where cadets have opportunities to give back to their communities, build new relationships, lead their fellow cadets, and receive extra preparation for field training. Arnold Air Society members also have the chance to attend events like regional and national conventions to receive mentoring from senior Air […]