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Contact your military chain of command and international office to see if your academy has a signed Military Student Exchange Agreement with ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.

Established Signed Agreements

• Tadeusz Kosciuszko Land Forces Military Academy, Poland (MULF)
• Republic of China Military Academy (ROCMA)
• The Management College of the National Defense University (MCNDU), Taiwan
• Fu Hsing Kang College of the National Defense University, Taiwan
• South African Military Academy at Stellenbosch University (SAMA), South Africa
• National University of Public Service (NUPS), Hungary
• Romanian Land Forces Academy (LFA), Romania
• Republic of Georgia National Defense Academy (NDA), Republic of Georgia
• Bundeswher University, Germany
• National Defense Academy (NDA) of Latvia, Latvia
• University of Defense & Colegio Militar de la Nacion, Argentina

1. Start the process through your international office
2. Fill out the international cadet exchange application (PDF)

You may apply as an international student through cadet admissions.

If you or your academy would like to discuss possible options for establishing an agreement, please contact Terry Baumann.

Documents must be submitted with your application no later than the admissions deadline and emailed to SGM Terry Baumann at terry.baumann@ung.edu.

1. English Proficiency Test 
   • International cadets applying to the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Corps of Cadets must show proficiency in the English language.
   • You must take and pass one of the required English tests or, show completion of an approved campus-based ESL program or, apply for an English proficiency waiver.
   • Here are more details on the English Proficiency Requirements
2. ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ medical 
   • The Medical Fitness Statement (PDF) must be completed and/or signed by a doctor, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner. The physical exam form must be dated within one year.
   • The Medical Report Form (PDF) must be completed and/or signed by a doctor, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner. Your physical exam form must be dated within one year of arrival to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.
   • You will need to have your most current certificate of immunization (PDF) prior to being accepted to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. You cannot register for your classes with out turning in this form.
3. Passport
4. Military academy permissions letter 
   • Example Letter (PDF)  
5. Visa  
   • If you are an international cadet from a NATO country, see the International Military Officer at your academy to get your NATO 2 visa. 
   • If you are an international cadet from a non-NATO country, you will be required by the U.S. State Department to arrive on a J-1 visa. With assistance from your Military Academy International Office and the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ International Military Coordinator, please complete the J-1 student process below:
     1. Fill out the DS-2019 student visa application form (PDF) and send back to the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ International Military Coordinator
     2. You will receive the official DS-2019 document through the mail from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ International Military Coordinator
     3. After receipt of the DS-2019, make an appointment at the nearest U.S. Embassy.
     4. As instructed from the U.S. Embassy, take all required visa documents to the Embassy for interview and visa processing 
        • More information on Visa Information and Forms.

Acceptance & Preparing for Arrival Information

You will be receiving a letter of formal acceptance by the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Cadet Admissions Department. In the letter you will receive your Student Identification Number (ID) and instructions to begin preparing for arrival to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿.

Once you arrive to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, you will receive a ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ ID Card that has your ID number on the card. Your ID card provides you access to all ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ facilities.

Note: Please do not give your student ID to anyone at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ because it provides access to your personal account.

Setup your email account

Upon admission to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, you are provided with a student email account. Student email is the official channel of communication between the university and its students. It is your responsibility to monitor your student email account and be aware of the information sent by the university.

You can access your student account information by the following:

• Visit
• Fill out required information and select “Submit”
• Update account information
• Access Email at

Note: If you have IT related questions or concerns, you may contact the IT Service Desk at (706) 864-1922, by email at helpdesk@ung.edu, or stop by their office in the , Room 164.

Class Scheduling and Registration

During the application process, SGM (Ret) Baumann will request the academic courses that you must take at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. The classes that you take at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ must be approved by your Military Academy International Officer.

International Military Cadets studying at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ must meet the following academic requirements to be considered a full time Cadet:

• Must take at least 12 U.S. Credit hours for the semester in the following courses:
  • Take at least one Military Science Course in accordance to your year group or level
  • Take the Military Science Physical Education Course
  • Take courses in your academic major e.g. Physics, Nursing, Political Science, etc.
• International Cadets who complete the semester successfully will receive an official academic transcript from the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Registrar

To review academic degrees and programs for cadets, please go to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Academic Courses and Programs.

To review the academic courses available at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ please go to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Academic Courses.

International Cadet Orientation

Before you arrive to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, you will need to register for and complete the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Student Online Pre-Orientation (OPO). OPO is a required program for all International Cadets attending ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. Online Pre-Orientation is compatible with all major web browsers, as well as mobile devices. There is also an ADA version available if needed.

How to access OPO:

• After you receive your acceptance to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and the Corps of Cadets, log in to the  using your ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ ID (900 number) and your date of birth.
• Click the blue Online Pre-Orientation button on the right-hand side of the page.
• Follow the instructions in the opening screens to ensure you complete the whole program.

OPO Orientation Questions and Information:

• It will take approximately 30 minutes to one hour from start to finish to complete all OPO modules.
• You must complete all modules to release the student registration hold.
• On the last module, be sure to click the next arrow until you arrive back to the main menu page. That is the action that will release your hold.
• The checklist within the program is a supplemental list of action items to complete prior to the start of the semester. Simply checking off the items on the checklist without viewing the modules will not release the hold.
• OPO is not the same as the AlcoholEdu and SAPU programs.
• If you have any issues or questions about OPO, please contact SGM Terry Baumann at terry.baumann@ung.edu or phone 706-867-1748.

Submission of Required Forms

Medical and Liability Insurance

International Cadets are required to arrive with international health insurance from your military academy prior to arrival to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿. International insurance will cover your treatment on campus at Student Health Services for minor injuries or illnesses while a Cadet at ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and if you need to seek critical medical care from a local/regional hospital (e.g. an Emergency Room visit or appointment with a specialist).

It is imperative that you arrive to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and the Corps of Cadets in good physical condition.

If you have a medical condition that prevents you from fully participating in the Corps of Cadets, you must notify SGM Terry Baumann at terry.baumann@ung.edu or phone at 706-866-1748.

Packing List for Fall Semester