"I wouldn't take all the gold dug out of the hills of Dahlonega for the experiences and the quality of education I have seen my son receive during the past 3 years."

Being a Cadet at North Georgia is more than simply being a college student. As a Cadet, you receive world-class leadership development and education from the first day you arrive until the day you graduate. You will train to become an effective leader in either the military, government, or civilian sector.

Freshman Year Your leadership training will revolve around personal development, followership, and peer leadership. As a Cadet private in the Corps of Cadets, you will have very little leadership responsibility which enables you to focus on your studies.  To succeed at North Georgia you must forge a strong academic foundation during this crucial first year. Academic success, physical fitness, and an aptitude for leadership and responsibility will be the framework for future positions of leadership in the Corps of Cadets.
Sophomore Year Your leadership education focuses on leading a small team of four to five freshmen Cadets as a team leader, or a squad of nine to ten Cadets as a squad leader. In these positions you will be completely responsible for the development, academic success, physical fitness, and well being of each Cadet in your squad or team. Freshmen Cadets will rely on your knowledge, professionalism, and expertise to guide them through their freshman year.
Junior Year Middle-management-level leadership education is the focus. You will become a Cadet platoon sergeant, company first sergeant, or sergeant major. You will be responsible for training, teaching and mentoring freshmen and sophomores on basic military skills and leadership.
Senior Year Seniors are the upper-level leaders in the Corps of Cadets. Seniors command platoons (30 Cadets), companies (75 Cadets), battalions (250 Cadets), or the brigade (800+ Cadets)! As a senior you plan all the activities for the Corps of Cadets and ensure that North Georgia continues to offer the finest ROTC training in the nation.
Your Summers Cadets have the chance to compete for opportunities to participate in Army training over the summers.  In recent years, North Georgia has received slots to Airborne School, Air Assault School, Mountain Warfare School, Pathfinder School, Sapper School, the Combat Diver Qualification Course, and Helicopter Flight Training.  Cadets may also apply to participate in Cadet Field Training, Cadet Troop Leader Training, Study Abroad, Internships. Commissioning Cadets will attend the Leadership Development and Assesment Course at Ft Knox during their final summer at North Georgia.

 Click on the links below to find out more about Cadet life

	Frog Week
	A Day In Your Life
	Women in the Corps
	Cadet Organizations
	Fraternities and Sororities
	Cadet Residence Hall Virtual Tour
	Diversity in the Corps of Cadets

39 Army generals have graduated from our Corps of Cadets. We produce outstanding officers for the Army and leaders for government and businesses.

North Georgia is in a stunning, beautiful location. We're in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains adjacent to the Chattahoochee National Forest. North Georgia's hometown, Dahlonega, is a small, quaint and historic mountain town that is visited by 350,000 tourists each year, and is the site of the first major gold rush in the United States.

Cadets are encouraged to become well-rounded individuals. We are listed in Templeton's Guide as an institution that promotes character development. It is our philosophy that well-rounded Cadets make the best leaders. For this reason, Cadets are encouraged to become involved in campus activities such as intramural sports, clubs, student government, fraternities and sororities, or any of the other number of extra-curricular activities offered on campus. Check out out the co-curricular military organization page for more information on our specialty units. http://www.northgeorgia.edu/cadetorganizations/  

During your college career you will develop and enhance skills that will make you a very marketable college graduate! These skills include advanced problem-solving and decision-making, written and verbal communication, project management, time management, and other leadership skills. Additionally, the Leadership Minor  offered to Cadets will equip you with character-building and leadership traits that further enhance your marketability. When you graduate from North Georgia, you will be different from any other college graduate! Unlike most college graduates, you can include three years of practical leadership experience on your resume!