NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM

THE AFROTC PROGRAM IS OPEN TO STUDENTS AT BOTH THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA AND SANTA FE COLLEGE.  REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASSES AT EITHER SCHOOL AND ATTEND OUR PROGRAM AT UF.

Freshman (4-year program):  starts in the Fall Semester

• AFR1101 - Academic course (Wed or Thur 0935 - 1025)
• AFR1101L - Leadership lab (Thur 1355 - 1550) 

Freshman (3.5 year program):  starts in the Spring Semester

• AFR1120 - Academic course (Wed or Thur 0935 - 1025)
• AFR1120L - Leadership lab (Thur 1355 - 1550) 

Sophomores: starts in the Fall Semester

• AFR1101 - Academic course (Wed or Thur 0935 - 1025) (3-year program only)
• AFR2130 - Academic course (Wed or Thus 1145 - 1235)
• AFR2130L - Leadership lab (Thur 1355-1550) 

FALL 2022 - VIRTUAL IN-PROCESSING - THURSDAY, 28 JULY, 0930-1200

In this zoom session, we will walk you through the various documents we need and explain how to fill them out properly. The documents that you will be completing and submitting to us are required in order to get you enrolled in ROTC and, if applicable, get your scholarship (HSSPs) started. To attend this session, you will need a computer with audio and video capability. You will also need the ability to print and scan. If you do not receive the zoom link prior to 26 July, please email us at AFROTC@ufl.edu and we will send to you as soon as possible. Below are the documents that are needed FROM YOU. Additional in-processing documents will be sent in a separate email prior to your enrollment session via Zoom:

• Notarized copy of your ORIGINAL Birth Certificate
• Notarized copy of your ORIGINAL Social Security Card
• Notarized copy of your ORIGINAL Naturalization Certificate (if applicable)
• AFROTC Form 28 Sports Physical - To participate in our physical training (PT) or leadership labs (LLABs) you will need to have a completed sports physical. This form will need to be signed AND stamped by a medical professional no earlier than 30 days prior to the start of the academic year. Ensure that section 11 is filled out properly; your doctor will need to circle “did” or “did not” to properly fill out the form. This form can be downloaded here: http://www.afrotc.ufl.edu/media/afrotcufledu/AFROTC-Form-28_2018.pdf
• DD 214 or DD 875: Only Applies to prior service individuals
• High School/College Transcripts (does not have to be official transcripts)
• ACT/SAT Scores (printed from website)
• AP/IB Credits
• Copy of Selective Service Registration (MALES ONLY) – Can be obtained at https://www.sss.gov/
• Copy of private pilot license (if applicable)
• Copy of Civil Air Patrol Certificates/JR ROTC Completion Certificate/BSA Eagle Scout/Girl Scout Award/Billy Mitchell, Amelia Earhart or Carl Spaatz Award Certificate (if applicable)

FALL 2022 - NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION PROGRAM (NSOP) - FRIDAY, 19 AUGUST, 1300-1600 

To ensure a smooth enrollment process, we recommend attendance at our New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) scheduled prior to the start of either the Fall or Spring semester. It will be held in Van Fleet Hall, 3rd Floor, Rm 208 at the University of Florida. NSOP is an excellent opportunity to get to know your fellow new cadets in an at ease environment. There is limited parking around our facility; We recommend allowing plenty of transit/parking time. Attire will be business casual. 

Before beginning AFROTC, (and prior to NSOP) interested students should set up an on-line WINGS account and submit their AFROTC application. 

1. Create your WINGS account at https://wings.holmcenter.com 
2. Create an AFROTC Profile
3. Log in https://wings.holmcenter.com with your new ID and password
4. You must complete the entire to-do-list
5. Review and submit 
6. Send a confirmation email to afrotc@ufl.edu

Please come prepared with the following items/original documents--they will be returned to you:

• Original birth certificate/Citizenship documents
• Original social security card
• JROTC completion, BSA Eagle Scout, and/or GSA Gold Palm certificates (if applicable)
• Selective Service Registration (males only), the card or downloaded e-document
• Official college transcripts (as applicable)
• DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (if applicable)
• Completed AFROTC Form 28, Pre-Participatory Sports Physical*  

* THE AFROTC FORM 28 IS ONE OF THE MOST CRITICAL ITEMS. YOU CANNOT PARTICIPATE IN LEADERSHIP LAB OR PHYSICAL FITNESS TRAINING WITHOUT IT BEING COMPLETED/TURNED IN*

We look forward to meeting you! If you are unable to attend NSOP, but you would still like to join AFROTC take the following steps:  register for your academic class(es) and LLAB, show up to your first class in appropriate civilian attire. NOTE: Uniform items will not be issued until mid-semester, new students will be expected to wear:

ATTIRE:  

Thursday (all day) - Classes and LLAB:

• T-shirt:  Black, crew neck, no logos
• Pants:  Conservative, khaki
• Belt:  Black
• Shoes:  Black, closed toe, no heel, comfortable (sneakers, oxfords, flats)
• Backpack:  Black, no logos (OPTIONAL, but, if you carry a backpack on uniform days, it must meet this criteria)

• T-shirt:  Black, crew neck, no logos (females - wear appropriate undergarments for physical activity)
• Shorts:  Black, conservative, athletic style
• Socks:  White or black, athletic, minimal logo
• Running shoes

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruiting Officer at (352) 392-1355.