University of North Georgia

Positioned in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia comprises five campuses united by a single mission focused on academic excellence and academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. With more than 18,000 students, the University of North Georgia is the state’s sixth-largest public university. The university offers more than 100 programs of study ranging from certificate and associates degrees to professional doctoral programs.

student Stories

See and share stories about what University of North Georgia students are achieving

student Profiles

Discover and explore profiles of University of North Georgia students

Newsroom

News and announcements from University of North Georgia

Search for students

Graduate of the University of North Georgia

This semester, UNG conferred a total of 1,445 degrees, including 603 associate, 718 bachelor's degrees, and 124 graduate degrees. UNG also awarded 10 one-year certificates for work in specialty areas. Additionally, 33 graduating members of the Corps of Cadets took oaths as second lieutenants in the National Guard or U.S. Army; commissioning ceremonies also were held separately on May 9. The university's spring commencement ceremonies were held May 9-10 on UNG's Dahlonega and Gainesville campuses.

Graduation - 2014 Jun 19

UNG announces officers commissioned spring 2014

In ceremonies held May 9, 2014, at the University of North Georgia, graduating cadets were awarded commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army or Georgia National Guard.

Military Achievement - 2014 Jun 9

UNG students receive Gilman Scholarships

Two University of North Georgia students from more than 1,000 students nationwide were awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship for study abroad during summer 2014. A third UNG student received the scholarship for fall 2014.

Scholarship - 2014 Jun 4

UNG cadets earn military awards, scholarships

Some three dozen members of the University of North Georgia's Corps of Cadets were presented military awards and scholarships at the annual Boar's Head Brigade Military Awards Review, held on April 27 in conjunction with the university's annual Alumni Weekend.

Military Achievement - 2014 May 28

Physical therapy students offer aid in Dominican Republic

At several small health centers in La Romana, the third-largest city in the Dominican Republic, nine physical therapy students from the University of North Georgia spent their spring break providing services to orphans and citizens living in poverty.

Achievement (Other) - 2014 May 8

2 UNG cadets earn Boren grants to study in Middle East

Two University of North Georgia (UNG) students, both cadets majoring in Arabic, have been awarded David L. Boren Scholarships to study in the Middle East during the 2014-15 academic year. Sponsored by the National Security Education Program (NSEP), the Boren program provides American undergraduate students up to $20,000 for an academic year's study abroad.

Scholarship - 2014 May 1

UNG Enactus team named national finalist

The University of North Georgia (UNG) Enactus team in the Mike Cottrell College of Business was named a national finalist among 230 colleges and universities competing at the Enactus United States National Championship held March 31 through April 3 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 24

UNG students win scholarships to study in China

The $10,000 Chinese Government Scholarship, awarded by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), is given to only 10 students nationally from among the 400-plus AASCU member institutions.

Scholarship - 2014 Apr 22

Students gain international business experience in London

To get a firsthand look at international commerce and a culture rich with global influences, undergraduate students in the University of North Georgia's (UNG) Mike Cottrell College of Business spent spring break in London as part of the college's flagship study abroad program, The London Experience.

Study Abroad - 2014 Apr 24

Annual Research Conference Achievement

Several students were recognized for their outstanding performance at the University of North Georgia's 19th Annual Research Conference, held on the university's Dahlonega, Gainesville and Oconee campuses.

Student Competition - 2014 Apr 16

National Scholarship

John Dees, a junior majoring in environmental and spatial analysis at the University of North Georgia, has been selected to receive an Udall Scholarship, one of only 50 in the nation.

Scholarship - 2014 Apr 15

National Debate Competition

The UNG Debate Team had its best performance at a national tournament at the National Comprehensive Debate Tournament sponsored by Pi Kappa Delta, finishing a school-record second place.

Student Competition - 2014 Mar 31