How to Apply as a New Freshman Cadet

How to Apply to UNG

1. Apply for admission online using GAFutures. Both Georgia and out-of-state residents create an account with GAFutures to apply. If you cannot apply online, download a paper application (PDF). All applicants, online and paper, will pay a non-refundable application fee.
2. Submit your official transcripts through your GAFutures Application or request an official transcript from your counselor. Learn how to submit your official transcript.
3. SAT or ACT scores must be sent to UNG from the College Board or ACT.
   • SAT code is #5497
   • ACT code is #0848
4. Submit your verification of lawful presence.
5. Check your application status to make sure we've received all of your documentation.

Requirements for Cadet Applicants

• 17 or older before the start of Cadet basic training (FROG Week)
• Must be a graduate from an accredited high school
• Have a clear disciplinary, conduct and background record.
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance

GPA Minimums

• At least a 2.4 high school GPA in the Required High School Curriculum

If You Dual Enrolled in High School

If you completed dual enrollment at another university while enrolled in high school:

• At least a 2.0 cumulative GPA on all college dual enrollment coursework. (Students with dual enrollment GPAs below this may be considered on a case-by-case basis.)

Other Ways to Apply to UNG

• If you completed high school outside of the United States, you must also meet English proficiency requirements. Learn how to apply as an international student.
• If you graduated from an unaccredited high school or home school program, learn how to apply to UNG.

Official Transcripts

Submit your official high school transcript through GAFutures or request an official transcript from your counselor. If you have enrolled in any college, ask the college/s to send us an official transcript. Emailed transcripts are not considered official. Paper copies of transcripts must be received in the sealed envelope from the sending institution. Opened transcripts will not be accepted.  

SAT/ACT Scores

Bachelor's Degree Minimums

• SAT Minimums: 480 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing and 440 Math
• ACT Minimums: 17 English or Reading and 17 Math

Admission to a bachelor's degree program is selective, and meeting minimum scores does not guarantee acceptance. SAT and ACT test scores must be sent electronically through the College Board or ACT. Test scores printed on high school or college transcripts will not be accepted.

Freshman Index

n addition to meeting the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC), High School GPA (HSGPA) and SAT/ACT score requirements, students applying to UNG must meet a minimum Freshman Index (FI).

The FI is calculated using an applicant’s HSGPA and SAT/ACT scores.

The only high school courses that will be considered when calculating GPA are the Required High School Curriculum courses.

Calculating Freshman Index (FI)

SAT Freshman Index

500 X (High School GPA) + 1.06 X (SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section score + SAT Math section score) - 74 = SAT FI

ACT Freshman Index

(High School GPA x 500) + (ACT Composite Score x 42) + 88 = ACT FI

Freshman Index Minimums

Bachelor's Degree Minimums

2400 Minimum Freshman index

Required High School Curriculum

Bachelor's Degree

• Complete 17 Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) units of high school course work.

Lawful Presence Documentation

Submit your verification of lawful presence documentation.

• Army Regulations require verified proof of lawful presence in order to participate in ROTC and the Corps of Cadets.
• Lawful presence will need to be provided prior to an admissions decision being made for Corps of Cadets participation.
• Students who cannot provide lawful presence may be admitted to the University of North Georgia, but not as a cadet.
• We cannot evaluate your application for admission until you have submitted a valid document for your verification of Lawful Presence Documentation.

Mail Documents for any undergraduate degree to:

Accredited Home School Programs

Home-school programs accredited or approved by the following are acceptable:

• Accrediting Commission for Independent Study
• Association of Christian Schools International
• Georgia Accrediting Commission
• Georgia Association of Christian Schools
• Georgia Private School Accrediting Commission
• Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
• New England Association of Schools and Colleges
• North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
• Northwest Accreditation Commission Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
• Western Association of Schools and Colleges
• Southern Association of Schools and Colleges

Graduate from an unaccredited program?