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Why UNG?

Leaders in Learning


Named one of the "Nation's Top Colleges" by Forbes Magazine, 2017.
UNG hosts the Annual Research Conference for students to present original research
UNG hosts the Annual Research Conference for students to present original research
The FUSE grant helps students like Sonia Alcantar lead in undergraduate research
Through initiatives like the FUSE Grant, UNG helps support students like Sonia Alcantar lead in research.

Leaders in Affordability


Over 1,200 scholarships are awarded to students each year

Ranked #94 on Kiplinger's list of 300 "Best College Values", in 2018

Named one of the nation’s ‘Best Value Colleges’ by Forbes Magazine, 2018
Starting as an associate’s degree student, like Eaven Thomas, helps students to save money while receiving an excellent education
Starting as an associate degree student, like Eaven Thomas, helps students save money while earning credit toward their bachelor’s degree
Each incoming UNG student is assigned an academic advisor to help them through the Financial Aid process
Each incoming UNG student is assigned an advisor to help them through the Financial Aid process

Leading Globally


Top-producing institution of Fulbright Scholars

99 countries represented in student body
In 2018, six UNG students earned Boren awards to study abroad
In 2018, six UNG students earned Boren awards to study abroad
In 2018, 3 UNG students were named Fulbright finalists
In 2018, 3 UNG students were named Fulbright finalists

Leading Outside the Classroom


Service-learning and volunteer opportunities for students

Over 200 active clubs and organizations

12 NCAA DII teams, with Regional and National Championships in the books
leading make a wish contributor
#1 NCAA DII contributor to the Make-a-Wish Foundation
Getting involved on campus is easy- learn how Micaiah Kimble leads inside and outside the classroom
Getting involved on campus is easy- learn how Micaiah Kimble leads inside and outside the classroom.

Building Tomorrow's Leaders


Top Cadets in the nation
Get a jumpstart in your career with internship opportunities through Career Services

Designated as a State Leadership Institution and the Military College of Georgia
In 2015, Chase Strickland was ranked the #1 cadet in the nation
In 2015, Chase Strickland was ranked the #1 cadet in the nation
Retired Lt. Gen. William B. Garrett III, and former UNG cadet, took the leadership skills he learned at UNG around the world
Retired Lt. Gen. William B. Garrett III, and former UNG cadet, took the leadership skills he learned at UNG around the world

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