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

Cadets prepare to lead as officers

Roughly 50 cadets are commissioning May 13 from UNG as second lieutenants in the Army, Georgia Army National Guard and Army Reserve.

Cadets excel at Small Arms Championship

UNG Combat Action Shooting Team members competed in the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship at Fort Benning, Georgia, in March with impressive results.

Cadets take part in aviation opportunities

UNG cadets participated in a pair of opportunities this spring that prepared them for potential careers in the Army Aviation Branch.

Ranger Challenge team wins events at Fort Knox

A team of UNG cadets finished fifth overall and won four out of nine events in the Spartan Ranger Challenge held Feb. 27-March 1 at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

IPP partners with WHOOP on wearables

WHOOP has signed on as the inaugural wearable partner of the UNG Institute for Peak Performance.

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

Ronald Tobin

Ronald Tobin called upon determination he learned at UNG to become a diplomat with the U.S. Foreign Service.

Angel Rosemond

Angel Rosemond wanted to major in a subject that she could use in the military and was interesting to learn. She landed on Arabic.

Rob Fowler

As CEO and partner of Turner, Wood & Smith Insurance, UNG alumnus Rob Fowler has seen the value of attentive listening. He also served 10 years in the Army and Army Reserve in military intelligence.

Connect with the Corps of Cadets

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 require higher education institutions to provide an annual security report and annual fire safety report that contain crime statistics and fire statistics for the three most recently completed calendar years, institutional policies or procedures for reporting crimes and current policies concerning the security of, and access to, campus facilities and residencies, as well as security considerations in the maintenance of campus facilities.

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