The Military College of Georgia

UNG’s Corps of Cadets has been integral to the university’s mission and identity since our founding in 1873, and we have a proud heritage of producing leaders of character equipped for global leadership challenges.

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A Nationally Recognized Program

UNG is one of only six federally designated senior military colleges, which include The Citadel, Norwich University, Texas A&M University, Virginia Tech, and Virginia Military Institute.

Because of our unique role, the state legislature designated UNG as The Military College of Georgia.

Leadership Rooted in Tradition

Building on nearly 150 years of tradition, UNG cadets experience hands-on leadership opportunities and an exceptional military education while enjoying the benefits of attending one of the nation’s top public universities.

UNG’s nationally acclaimed Corps of Cadets has earned the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Award and honors multiple times as the top Army ROTC program among the six senior military colleges.

In the News

Knox takes command of Army Reserve battalion

Lt. Col. Brandon Knox, director of Cadet Recruiting at UNG, on Nov. 16 took command of the 3rd Battalion, 323rd Regiment (Basic Combat Training) in the Army Reserve.

Cadets are ready for commissioning

Eighteen UNG cadets are scheduled to commission as officers in the Army and Army National Guard at 6 p.m. Dec. 6 in the Convocation Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Oboho commands 75th Ranger Regiment

Col. Kitefre Oboho, a 2002 UNG alumnus, has taken command of the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment, the Army's premier direction-action raid force.

24 are Distinguished Military Graduates

Twenty-four cadets have been named Distinguished Military Graduates for the 2024-25 academic year, including five who are in the top 70 out of more than 5,000 in the national ROTC class.

Akin inducted into ROTC Hall of Fame

Alumnus retired Maj. Gen. Jere Akin was recently inducted into the Army ROTC National Hall of Fame, giving UNG's Corps of Cadets 12 total inductees since the Hall of Fame started in 2016.

Leading in the Military

Our all-Army ROTC program commissions more than 100 second lieutenants each year and has produced more than 50 generals, including three who have commanded the Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve, a multinational coalition of military forces. In addition, nearly half of all officers in the Georgia Army National Guard commissioned through UNG.

Notable Cadet Alumni UNG Alumni Association

Leading in Civilian Life

UNG also offers a National Service Leadership Track for cadets who want to seek career opportunities with global companies, non-governmental organizations or federal agencies like the NSA, FBI and CIA.

National Service Leadership Track

Life as a Cadet

Leadership Programs

Cadet Organizations

Where Can The Military College of Georgia Lead You?

Wherever you choose to serve, UNG is committed to preparing cadets to be skilled, ethical and agile leaders who make a meaningful difference in the world.

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Where the UNG Corps of Cadets Lead

Samantha Ethridge

For Samantha Ethridge, each leadership role helped her determine her own leadership style. "I started learning more about myself and how I wanted to lead."

Komlan Sogah

As the first of his family to go to college, Komlan Sogah plans to make the most of his higher education. He plans to use his computer training and language skills to serve his country.

Andre Davis Brown

Teamwork is Andre Davis Brown's preferred method of leadership, and he used that method as a member of the Corps of Cadets, Black Student Union and Sigma Nu fraternity.

Connect with the Corps of Cadets

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A print copy of the most recent report is available upon request, email clery@ung.edu.