Applicant Admissions Process

Applying to AFROTC (Applicant Side)

Admissions Process

The Admissions Process is the process by which prospective students formally apply for the program, are checked for viability and become officially registered as cadets. This guide is designed to assist you in completing the admissions process required to in-process a Cadet into Air Force ROTC. Follow the steps in this exact order, and be sure to read all instructions associated with this guide.

1. To begin, click on the “Apply for ROTC” link via the Holms Center WINGS Portal.
2. You will be directed to the Privacy Act Statement. If you agree with the statement, click "Yes," and then click "Submit."
3. To create your account, you must enter an active email account. This email address will also be used as the username, along with the password you create on this screen. Select a security question and then type in the answer in the "Response" field. Click "Submit."
4. You will be directed to a new screen notifying you that an activation code was sent to your email address. Keep the window open and check your email for the activation code sent from hcportal@holmcenter.com.
5. Type the activation code into the "Activation Code" field and click "Submit."

Landing Portal

1. After you create the account, you will be directed to the WINGS Portal. Use your User ID (email address) and password to log in to your WINGS account.
2. After you successfully log in to WINGS, you will create your profile. Click on the "My ROTC Applicant" tile and complete all the fields on the My Profile form. Then, click "Submit."
3. You will be prompted to verify your Date of Birth and Social Security Number by re-typing them. Once complete, click "OK."
4. Your Account Profile will be stored in the WINGS database, and you will be directed to your application. Note: If there is an existing profile with similar data as your profile, your profile will be reviewed by HQ AFROTC and you will receive a notification that your Account Profile is Under Review.
5. Sign out of WINGS by clicking the three dots located at the top right corner of the screen and selecting "Sign Out."

Completing the Application Checklist (Applicant Side)

1. Log in to WINGS using your User ID (email address) and password.
2. Click on the "My AFROTC Application" tile.
3. Answer your intent for completing the online application. The checklist items will be listed, depending on whether you are applying to the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), joining the AFROTC Program or just wanting to attend AFROTC classes.
• If you select "No" to “Apply for the AFROTC HSSP” and "No" to “Join AFROTC,” you will be applying as a Participant. This will allow you to enroll in AFROTC classes only. You are required to select your school(s) of preference.
• If you click "No" to “Apply for the AFROTC HSSP” and "Yes" to “Join AFROTC,” you are required to complete a list of items in the checklist. Click on each item in the To-Do list.

My Application To-Do List

1. Select Schools: Select the colleges you are attending by clicking the dropdown menu for the state and the preferred colleges. The selected colleges will receive your contact info and review your application. If you have more than one school of preference, rank them in preference order. Click "Save & Close."
2. Youth Experience: Answer all fields and click "OK." If you have any Youth Experience, you will upload any certificates or documents in Supporting Documents in your application checklist.
3. Contact Information: Click the dropdown menu to indicate the type of phone number, email address and address registered to the account. The home of record is your primary residence. If you currently live in a different address, click the plus sign and add your current address. Ensure information and type are accurate. Once complete, click "OK."
4. Emergency Contact Info: Complete all fields and click "OK."
5. Demographics: Complete all fields and click "OK."
6. Military: Answer all fields and click "OK." Note: Males will require their Selective Service Number.
7. Medical: Answer the question and then click "Save & Close."
8. Dependents: Answer and complete fields. If you have a dependent, you will be required to enter your dependent's contact information and acknowledge the statements for Dependent/Dependent Care. Click "Continue."
• Read and understand the Questions/Acknowledgements for Dependent/Dependent Care. If you acknowledge, check the box beside it. Click "Save & Close" when complete.
9. Questions/Acknowledgments: You must read and answer all questions and acknowledgments truthfully. If you do not understand the question, do not answer that portion and return to it once the detachment has provided clarification of the question/acknowledgment. Click "Next" to go to the next series of
Questions/Acknowledgements. Clicking "Next" will save current answers and move to the next screen. Once complete, click "Save & Close."
• Clicking "Save & Close" will close you out of the module. Make sure you have answered all questions and acknowledgments before moving on.
• If you proceed to the next page without answering all questions, a message will appear notifying you that not all questions were answered. Click "OK" and remember to answer unanswered questions/acknowledgments.
• An uncommon response will require you to provide additional information for the acknowledgment. Click "OK" when complete.
• Once all questions have been answered, click "Save & Close."
10. Releases and Forms: Read instructions. Click on each item to download or print. Then, completely fill out the forms. Click "Finished Printing" to resume the application.
• You are required to print the Mail Authorization Release and bring it to the detachment, as it requires the detachment staff signature.
11. Supporting Documents: The required supporting documents will be dependent on how you answered your application. Example: If you had answered that you were in the Boys Scouts, you will be required to upload a Scout Certificate.
12. Civil Involvements (CI): If you have had any involvement with any civil, military, school authorities/law enforcement officials (regardless of its insignificance, disposition or finding), it must be reported. Ensure you read and understand what a CI is. Click "Add an Involvement" if you have any to report.
• Provide details of the CI and upload documents. If the "Cadet Statement Required" box is checked, click on the "Cadet Statement Required" link. It is a hyperlink for you to add your recollection of the CI. Click "Report/Save" to save and return to CI at a later time. Click "Submit as Complete" when the required documents and cadet statement have been provided. Note: The detachment will set a time for you to bring your supporting documents for verification and for you to certify any CIs.
13. Once you receive check marks on all To-Do List boxes, click "Submit." The detachment will review the application and contact you for any questions and explanations. If you do not complete the checklist, the application will save automatically and you may complete the application at a later time.
14. Sign out of WINGS by clicking the three dots located at the top right corner of the screen and selecting "Sign Out."