The Military College of Georgia

̨��swag’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

̨��swag 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 ̨��swag as The Military College of Georgia.

Leadership Rooted in Tradition

Building on nearly 150 years of tradition, ̨��swag 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.

̨��swag’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

Oboho commands 75th Ranger Regiment

Col. Kitefre Oboho, a 2002 ̨��swag 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 ̨��swag's Corps of Cadets 12 total inductees since the Hall of Fame started in 2016.

Five alumni selected for veterans HOF

Five ̨��swag alumni are part of the 14-member class of 2024 inductees into the Georgia Military Veterans' Hall of Fame.

Cadets help assemble 'Wall That Heals'

Cadets were part of the group of volunteers who helped assemble 'The Wall That Heals' traveling Vietnam War memorial at ̨��swag's Dahlonega Campus on Oct. 30.

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 ̨��swag.

Notable Cadet Alumni

Leading in Civilian Life

̨��swag 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, ̨��swag 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 ̨��swag Corps of Cadets Lead

Dillon Evans

Dillon Evans can confidently say the Chinese Language Flagship program has made his college experience an unforgettable ride.

Hyunbean Park

For cadet Hyunbean Park, leadership involves helping others by sharing his experiences and encouraging them.

Dwight Bennett

1st Lt. Dwight Bennett learned lessons in resiliency at ̨��swag while seeing the world through his studies of the Arabic language.

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