Day in the Life of a Cadet
Like most prospective cadets, you have been
wondering what a typical day in the life of a cadet is like. The Corps of Cadets is challenging,
exciting, and constantly changing. Some aspects of daily cadet
life are very regimented, while others are not. A typical
day in the life of a cadet resembles the following:
0645-0700 First Call (wake-up)
At approximately 0645 in the morning first call is played
over a loud speaker to wake you. A few moments later, cadet
noncommissioned officers (NCOs) rise from their beds and echo
down the hall “First Call”. Instantly, all of the
cadets in all of the companies fall out of their rooms and
line up on the hall shoulder to shoulder for accountability.
It is the duty of the cadet noncommissioned officers to obtain accountability to ensure that all cadets are present
and ready for physical training or inspection. In the event
that you are sick or injured, you will be instructed by a cadet noncommissioned
officer to report to the medical infirmary.
Once accountability is completed the company moves outside
to conduct physical fitness training.
0700-0800 Physical Fitness Training / Inspection
 Physical
Training at North Georgia consists of stretching, running,
push-ups, sit-ups, and various callisthenic exercises. On
occasion some companies conduct tactical training, play sports
(soccer, football, or ultimate frisbee) or reserve the in-door
pool to go swimming. Conduct of physical fitness training
is derived from methods
used by the U.S. Army. Cadets execute physical
training to maintain a healthy level of physical fitness, mental activity, and
boost morale. Mornings are traditionally reserved for physical
training, however on some mornings other events may be scheduled.
On the mornings that physical training is not conducted, you will
participate in professional development classes.
On Tuesday mornings the Corps of Cadets conduct inspections
to ensure that all cadets are maintaining the military standard
in personal appearance and room readiness. During these inspections
members of the cadet chain of command inspect each cadet to
ensure that he or she is in compliance with the uniform standard
by ensuring that the cadet is in the correct uniform of the
day, all insignia are in the correct location, and the uniform
is clean and in good condition. The cadet’s room is
inspected to ensure that the room is clean and set to military
standard.
0800-0900 Personal Hygiene / Breakfast
 After
physical training is complete, commanders release the members
of their company to conduct personal hygiene and eat breakfast.
While at the dining facility you are free to sit and eat
with whomever you wish. Once breakfast is complete, you
return to the barracks for personal hygiene. Although the
barracks are coed the latrine is not. Male
cadets conduct personal hygiene in the male latrine while
female cadets conduct personal hygiene in the female latrine.
Shower shoes must be worn at all times while in the latrine,
and all cadets are responsible for cleaning behind themselves
after using the facilities. Upon completing personal hygiene,
you either leave to attend classes or study in preparation
for upcoming classes.
0900 – 1500 (3:00pm) Classes
 During
this period, you will attend classes like any other college student. The average class size
is 25. By having a low
student teacher ratio, you are able to interact more on
a one-on-one basis with your professors. All courses, with
the exception of military science courses, are composed of
both cadets and civilian students. You will enjoy the interaction
with civilian students because
it adds to the feel of a traditional college while still attending
a military college.
You are continuously encouraged to learn and study for
your classes as much as possible. Academics are the number
one priority. The time in which you attend class is individually
based. Every cadet’s class schedule is different. Although
their schedules are different, freshman
cadets are encouraged to schedule their classes with other freshman cadets in
order to promote group studying. We also encourage group studying
for cadets with the same major. If help is needed while studying
for a class you can always refer to your study
group or schedule a meeting with your professor for
assistance.
1530 (3:30pm) – 1700 (5:00pm) Military Drill and Ceremony
(Mondays Only)
 Throughout
the semester while attending ROTC Drill, you learn marching,
camouflage, basic tactics, and Field Training Exercises. Monday
is the only day that ROTC Drill is conducted and mandates
full participation by all members of the Corps of Cadets.
The skills taught at Monday Drill help develop cadets
into outstanding leaders by laying the foundation of fundamental
skills expected of Leaders or Army officers.
1700 (5:00pm) - 2000 (8:00pm) Personal Time
 Personal
time is just that: personal time. You are free to participate
in the various programs available such as: fraternities/sororities, soccer, baseball, basketball, and intramural
sports. Some cadets participate specialty
organizations such as Ranger Challenge, the Mountain Order
of Colombo, the Aggressor Platoon, the Golden Eagle Band,
or Color Guard. Some cadets choose to participate in activities
outside of school such as hiking, rafting (tubing), kayaking,
or mountain climbing. Participation in extracurricular activities
is strongly encouraged. By participating
in extracurricular activities you are given and opportunity
to interact and socialize with the rest of the student body.
North Georgia students hold in high regard the personal relationships
that they develop with with other students, faculty members,
staff, and administrators. In fact, during the 2005 National
Survey of Student Engagement, North Georgia seniors rated
their entire college experience better than did their peers
at similiar institutions. Additionally, both freshmen and
seniors reported that, given the chance, they would choose
North Georgia all over again.
2000 (8:00pm) – 2230 (10:30pm) Quarters
 The
purpose of Quarters is to help you improve the effectiveness
of your study habits, time management, and academic performance.
Quarters is traditionally conducted in the barracks (Sunday
through Thursday) where you can study at your desk. If you do not have a computer then you may use the schools computers
located in the day room of the barracks. In the event that
you need to go elsewhere to study (library, group project,
evening seminar) then you may sign out to go to that
location. North Georgia also provides tutors in various subject areas
available to assist you in numerous fields of study. Academic
advisors, civilian staff/faculty and cadet academic NCOs are
continuously encouraged to provide academic assistance visits
or workshops in the barracks.
2230 (10:30pm) – 2300 (11:00pm) Quarters Break
After mandatory study time you are given a quarters break.
During this time accountability is taken (to ensure that all
cadets are present) and administrative announcements may be
made by the chain of command.
1900 (7:00pm) - 2400 (12:00pm) Quiet Hours
During quiet hours, you can continue studying, or prepare
yourself for the next day (iron uniforms, polish boots,
organize class materials). You also have the option to
go to sleep early. If you wish to continue studying
past the mandatory sleep period you may do so by signing
up for “late lights”. During quiet hours no cadet
will be disturbed unless an emergency exists.
2300 (11:00pm) Lights Out (For Cadets On Quarters)
2300 lights out is designed to help you gain
the most amount of sleep in a military college environment
so that you can stay alert
in the classroom the next day.
2400 (12:00pm) Taps
TAPs for cadets not on quarters is 2400. In the hours prior to TAPs
you will prepare for sleep along with the next day of activities.
Weekends
 Some
weekends are dedicated to military training. These weekends
are referred to as closed weekends. The Corps of Cadets hold
closed weekends once, and occasionally twice, a month. Closed
weekend activities range from parades, inspections, or Field
Training Exercises (FTX's). FTX's are conducted at the Pine
Valley Training area, Radar Ridge, or at Camp Frank D. Merrill,
home of the 5th Ranger Training Battalion. On FTX's,you will
have the opportunity to put into practical application the
many tactical and technical skills that you learned during
Monday Drill.
 Weekends
not dedicated to training are called Open Weekends. You are free to go home, visit friends, or simply stay on campus. Open Weekends provide the opportunity
for you to relax, study, hang out with your friends, and simply
enjoy college life. Many cadets enjoying the local area with activities such as tubing, rafting, fishing,
or the many cultural festivals held Dahlonega.
Other cadets choose to visit the Atlanta area, which
is only a little over an hour drive from campus.
Barracks (Dormitory)
 The
Corps of Cadets has three barracks for cadets. Two
of the barracks (Sirmons and Gaillard Hall) hold a battalion
of cadets each, while the third (Sanford Hall) houses the Cadet
Brigade staff and Golden Eagle Band. Each barracks houses
a lobby, a latrine on each hall, computers (for cadet use),
washers / dryers, and a recreational area. You are
free to use any of the facilities at your leisure providing
that you do not disturb other cadets. Each
barracks houses a Tactical Officer (a member of the Commandant’s
Staff) whose purpose is to ensue the proper development and
training of cadets.
Each barracks contains rooms that are equipped to sustain
two cadets. The room in which you will reside has an active
phone line, are Internet ready (via LAN line), cable television, and an
air conditioning/heating system. Internet and phone services have
already been paid for through school tuition. However, each
cadet pays for his or her own long-distance phone calls via
phone card. Included in the rooms are a desk,
bed, storage space and closet. You also have access to
a larger storage area known as a “Trunk Room.”
Each trunk room is located on the hall in which the cadet
resides and is used for the storage of bulk items.
The barracks (dormitory) is coed. Both
male and female cadets live on the same hall in the same company.
However male cadets can only share a room with other male
cadets and the same rule applies to female cadets. You can
have visitors in your room; however, if the visitor is of
the opposite sex the door must remain open.
Uniforms
 The
cadet uniforms at North Georgia mirror that of the active duty
Army. Although you will not wear the same rank and insignia
that active duty service members do, you will wear the same
uniform. Uniform items are available for purchase in the University
Bookstore.
The uniforms include Class As, Class Bs, Dress Blues,
and the Army Physical fitness Uniform. You will wear the Army Combat Uniform Monday - Thursday and the Army Class B uniform on Friday. Once per which you will wear the Class A uniform. The Uniform of the day is traditionally
worn from 0645 (first call) until the end of the duty day
1700. First semester freshmen, however, are required to be
in uniform 24/7. All cadets, however, are allowed to wear
civilian clothes once a month on "Civies Days."
Civies Days are held once a month in order to raise funds
for the Corps of Cadets NCO Club.
The Dining Facility- "Chow Hall"
The Dining Facility, also commonly referred to as the "Chow
Hall," is the primary location for all meals.
Many cadets concur that the Dining facility is a nexus
of social interaction between the civilians and military students.
While eating breakfast, lunch, or dinner you are free to
eat wherever and with whomever you choose. The
Dining Facility is open throughout the day.
Breakfast in the dining facility is a traditional American
breakfast that consists of: grits, eggs, bacon, pancakes (or
French toast), and juice. Although this is the most popular
selection it is not the only selection. Students have a multitude
of selections ranging from a short order grill, cereal, bagels,
fruit, nuts, or yogurt.
The Dining Facility is more hectic during the lunch and dinner
period with a mixture of both cadet and civilian students.
The main meal changes daily while the short order food, sandwich
bar, cereal, salad and fruit bar remain the same throughout
the week. North Georgia does offer an alternate eating location in
the Student Center. The Student Center has several venders
for students and cadets such as smoothies, pizza, wraps, fruit,
and short order grill.
 "The
North Georgia Corps of Cadets makes leadership a way of life.
When you are actually in the military your superiors and your
subordinates see something different in you. Not that you
graduated from North Georgia , but a reflection of what you
learned while you were there. The Corps imparts a foundation
and a grounding that is invaluable for an Army leader. You'll
also make friends and contacts that you will have for the
rest of your life. My first squad leader as a cadet at North
Georgia was a Platoon Leader with me in my first assignment
at the 10th Mountain Division. I stay in contact with friends
from the Corps that are posted all over the world."
- 1LT Ben Everett, Executive Officer, B CO, 2-87
Infantry, 10th Mountain Division
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