Boar's Head Brigade
Hosted at University of North Georgia · Dahlonega, GA
Boar's Head is the Army ROTC battalion at University of North Georgia in Georgia.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of North Georgia, Boar's Head Brigade is the Army ROTC battalion for Dahlonega and surrounding Georgia. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Boar's Head, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring University of North Georgia Gainesville, Brenau University, and Truett McConnell University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of North Georgia for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and computer science and cybersecurity, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Georgia Gainesville , GA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA | cross-town | 14.1 mi | — |
| Brenau University Gainesville, GA | cross-town | 18.4 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at University of North Georgia
Cadets at Boar's Head Brigade pursue degrees across University of North Georgia's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of North Georgia's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Site: https://www.ung.edu/military-science
Address: Dahlonega, GA 30597
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boar's Head Brigade located?
- Boar's Head Brigade is hosted at University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA 30597.
- Can students at other schools join Boar's Head Brigade?
- Yes — Boar's Head Brigade accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of North Georgia Gainesville, Truett McConnell University, Brenau University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Boar's Head Brigade as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of North Georgia. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Boar's Head Brigade?
- Official site: https://www.ung.edu/military-science.
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