New Student Orientation Program

First, please RSVP for NSO here. 

Third, Attend NSO and Complete Air Force Documentation

Schedule

Parking

We recommend parking in structure 7. You may use the Pay-By-Phone App or pay at one of the pay stations inside the garage. If you already have a Red Id number with SDSU, we recommend you create your SDSU Parking Portal account here. If you choose to use a day pass, they don't begin until 0600, so do not park earlier than that. Further parking questions may be directed to [email protected] or 619 594-6671.

Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA)

**You MUST arrive at NSO in proper athletic clothing**  The first challenge to entering the program is passing the PFA.  The PFA consists of a 1.5 mile run, 1 minute pushups, and 1 minute situps. You must surpass each event minimum score and achieve a cumulative score a 75 or above to pass and continue NSO. Requirements vary based on age and sex. You can find the Air Force PFA score sheets here. You may not use the alternate exercises. You must complete the run, pushups, and situps. 

Sports Physical

**You MUST have a Physical that is valid within 1 year (15 Jan 2025 - 15 Jan 2026) prior to attending NSO!** Failure to provide the Form 28 (or university/NCAA/state-approved sports/certified DODMERB/MEPs physical) will prohibit you from completing the PFA and you will not continue NSO. 

Forms 28, 29, 2983

**You MUST complete the attached Form 28, 29, and 2983. upload them here prior to NSO.** 

Incoming Sophomores/Transfer/3-yr program Applicants (N/A for Incoming Freshmen or 4-yr program applicants)

**You MUST also upload (in the link above) a college unofficial transcript, indicating 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher**

WINGS

**You MUST have your WINGS account setup and know your password for NSO. WINGS is our personnel management software. Follow the instructions in the attached guide to create an account and formally apply for AFROTC. Please bring a tablet, laptop, or cell device that can access WINGS in case we need you to login and modify anything.

ROTC Releases and Forms (in WINGS Guide pg.24-27)

**You MUST print, complete, sign, and upload all release forms into WINGS. Forms are in WINGS but also included in the attachments section.** You can get a parent, guardian, or trusted person to sign as a witness as required.

Emergency Contact Verification

Once finished with your WINGS account setup, go back into the emergency contact data section and click the "Update and verify" button.

AFROTC Aerospace Studies Class enrollment

Required by the second week of the SDSU Spring Semester. Follow the enrollment instructions on our website. Freshmen applicants will enroll in AS100A and Sophomores/Transfer/3-yr program Applicants should enroll in AS250A.

Attachments:

The items listed below are available in the attachment link above:

1. Form 28 Sports Physical
2. Form 29 Health Screening Questionnaire
3. Form 2983 Prohibited Activities Acknowledgment
4. ROTC Releases and Forms 2030, 2005, Drug & Alcohol, Pay, Transcripts Memo
5. WINGS Guide