Academics

Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) to hold open house

Event open to any interested area college students

DUNMORE, Pa. — Penn State Worthington Scranton is one of 10 local universities participating in an upcoming open house for the U.S. Air Force ROTC (AFROTC) from 4 to 6 p.m. on April 20, at Wilkes University, in UCOM 126/127 at 169 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.

The event will provide students with the opportunity to observe an AFROTC class; meet with AFROTC staff members and Air Force officers for a question-and-answer session; meet current cadets; tour the facilities; and learn more about AFROTC opportunities and scholarship benefits, including post-graduate career options.

Students attending any of the following colleges are eligible to participate in the AFROTC program:

  • Bloomsburg University
  • East Stroudsburg University
  • Kings College
  • Luzerne County Community College
  • Marywood University
  • Misericordia University
  • Penn State Hazleton
  • Penn State Wilkes-Barre
  • Penn State Worthington Scranton
  • University of Scranton

The event is open to all college students in any degree program. Space is limited to the first 50 students.

Those interested can RSVP by April 14, to boland.det752@gmail.com.

Any questions can be answered by Maj. Melissa Bierma at melissa.bierma@wilkes.edu or 570-408-4860.

Last Updated July 12, 2021