The University of North Georgia’s (UNG) Cadet Recruiting office has launched a one-of-a-kind Cadet Leadership Prep Program (CLPP) on the Gainesville campus.
With 18 students, many of whom came from other states, the program connects and prepares cadet candidates through academic and student success services during their freshman year so they can eventually transfer into the Corps of Cadets as a sophomore.
“Our program is designed to provide support to students who do not initially qualify for admission into our Corps of Cadets at UNG’s Dahlonega Campus,” Jordan Mund, Cadet Recruiting associate director, said. “CLPP supports the Corps of the Future by training, mentoring and inspiring cadet candidates on the Gainesville Campus to successfully integrate them into the Corps of Cadets and Boar’s Head Brigade.”
It allows students to adjust to college life, while also preparing to become cadets.
Brandon Knox, director of Cadet Recruiting, said the program was first considered in late 2023 after UNG President Michael Shannon created the big bet of delivering the Corps of the Future.
“Gainesville is a phenomenal campus with a growing student population. The Cadet Leadership Prep Program gives students who may need additional time to prepare for the cadet experience, ” Knox said.