Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program (CLPP)

There is a Place for You Here.

The Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program welcomes students who do not initially qualify for admission into the Corps of Cadets.

The program supports students with enhanced training and mentoring, inspiring cadet candidates success on the Gainesville campus, to successfully join the Corps in Dahlonega upon completion of their first year of college.

Testimonials

Aniya Taylor

My name is Aniya Taylor, I'm from Macon, GA and I'm a freshman. My major is Education, and I aspire to become an English teacher. I am apart of SGA, and I hold the position of the financial chair, I'm also a part of the social media ambassadors, along with Excelers as the communications. The CLP Program has driven me to become a person who can communicate well with others, and work on teamwork inside and outside of the classroom. CLPP has given me courage to become a better leader, and to foster a strong sense of responsibility and commitment.

Gabriel Fields

My name is Gabriel Fields and I am currently going to ��ý for the CLPP program. A brief explanation of who I am is that I am from Tennessee and my father is of a military background. Most of my life I have been around the army and such so I'm very familiar with the program and I'm even more excited for the corps of cadets. The impact that CLPP has had on me is that it has kind of forced me to get out of my shell. I've never been good at being social but being around these people made me feel like I was on a team, or to put it in even more fond terms, a family. Being a part of CLPP is a blessing but having the resources necessary to us during college is so amazing.

Arabella Kook

My name is Arabella Kook and I am from Orlando, FL. Before coming to ��ý, I participated in Civil Air Patrol and my high schools NJROTC program. The Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program has given me the opportunity to better myself and connected me with like-minded people who are trying to achieve similar things in life.

Seanelle O'Mard

Hi my name is Seanelle, I am 20 years old. I am from the Caribbean, but I live in Georgia. I am a member of the Georgia national guard. I am a great person. This program for me is a great way to get to see what ROTC is and how the core is. This program, for me is great because I made closer connections to people, learn to be a leader, held to a higher standard and overall be a great person. For me this program will help me be a great leader and person and all around.

Thomas VanHoosen

My name is Thomas VanHoosen. I am a sophomore currently pursuing a bachelor's in Cybersecurity. Outside of school, I am in the army reserves, and I enjoy working out and listening to music in my free time. For me, this program represents a path to excellence as I work towards commissioning in Dahlonega.

Noah Dixon

My name is Noah Dixon. I was born and raised in Atlanta Georgia and lived here all my life. I graduated from Collins Hill high school, and I am currently attending University of North Georgia and Gainesville eventually I do intend to transfer to Dahlonega so I can do the ROTC program up there. Took two years of ROTC in high school and wanted to continue the program. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I wake up at six to go to the Gainesville campus at ��ý. I plan on getting my credit so that I can transfer to Monica in terms of going into the military. I’m still deciding on that. I’m more focused on doing the art pathways program, which is basically learning graphic design, animation, how to color correctly and doing motion pictures basically the fundamentals on making a cartoon show.

Annika Curtis

My name is Annika Curtis, I am 18 and a member of the ��ý Gainesville Class of 2028. My current plan of study is for Cybersecurity. What this program means to me is growing and learning from myself and other cadets I want to be happy that will be physical and mentally happy in myself and for others too grow together as a team.

Elijah Smith

I am Elijah Smith; I’m from Alabama, and I want to be an officer. I’m in the National Guard, and I would like to make a career out of the army. Since WW1, there's been someone in my family in the army, and I would like to continue that chain. Both of my parents were in, my brothers and sisters too; it seems to be the family business, and I just want to be a part of it.

I would like to branch Infantry, and I’m going to fight like hell to make it happen. I enjoy the experience so far; the classes are necessary and informative. I enjoy the PT and being pushed out of my comfort zone. I appreciate the opportunity that you guys have given me.

Anykah Austin

My name is Anykah Austin. I'm 19 years old and currently reside in Stone Mountain Georgia, by way of New Orleans Louisiana where I lived until the age 17.

I graduated from Redan High School, and I am currently a freshman at University of North Georgia. Joining the CLPP Program means a lot to me especially because I have a deep family history in the armed forces all branches.

This program prepares me for my next chapter in life, giving me other options to choose from also providing an education and a career. This program gives me an opportunity to see what life would be like as a member of the Military.

The CLPP program brings us together as a whole and teaches us how to work together as a unit, we work so closely it has made us family. Joining this program is one of the best decisions I have made thus far in planning my future.

Nathanel McCray

My name is Nathanel Mccary, I was born and raised in Rome, GA, and I am 20 years old. My mother is an immigrant from Cote d'Ivoire and served in the Iraq war as an engineman in the U.S Navy. My father served in the Vietnam war as an infantryman in the U.S Army. I was never pushed as a child by my parents to join the military, but I always wanted to, and I am sure it has something to do with the long line of veterans in my family. CLPP gave me a chance to go to college and the opportunity to eventually commission in the army. Without the prep program I would not have an opportunity to do something like this, so I am thankful for the CLPP.

How CLPP Works

The Program uses the "Scholar, Athlete, Leader" model to set its goals. This model matches the current admissions standards for new Corps of Cadets students and those transferring internally. It makes sure students meet these important areas.

Successfully completing these requirements will enable you to transfer from the ��ý Gainesville campus into the Corps of Cadets on the ��ý Dahlonega campus. Failure to complete these requirements will lengthen your time within the Cadet Leadership Preparatory Program. Learn more by downloading the 2025-2026 CLPP Guidebook (PDF).

Scholar
Academic Excellence

Learn more about New Freshmen Requirements

Cadet Candidates will complete 30 earned credit hours and a minimum GPA of 2.0; or 24-29 credit hours earned on coursework at the 1000-level or higher and a minimum GPA of 2.5; or ��ý associate degree earned and 2.0 GPA. Refer to the for more information.

If applicable, completion of any required learning support courses (Math and/or English) as deemed needed by the Learning Support staff. Of note, earned credit hours do not include support courses, as they do not count towards academic hours.

The student will be notified of required learning support courses upon the day after their acceptance into ��ý.

If applicable, Cadet Candidates will complete any required high school curriculum deficiencies.

Cadet Candidates will complete two Military Science Courses while participating in CLPP, to include:

MILS1000 – Intro to Army Critical Thinking (Fall Semester)

MILS1100 – Intro into Profession of Arms (Spring)

The Military Science courses will be held in classroom 1217 in the

Cadet Candidates with Mandatory Advising holds MUST meet with an academic advisor at least once a semester. Cadet Candidates are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor more frequently to review their academic progress and internal transfer/degree level change requirements. Of note, some majors do not have mandatory advising holds; however, most majors do.

Cadet Candidates must participate in periodic grade check-ins during the fall and spring semester. These will be held with members of the department of Academic Coaching.

The Cadet Candidate MUST meet with a member of the Cadet Leadership Academy quarterly to monitor their progression throughout CLPP. During the spring semester, they will discuss plans for the degree level and campus change to prepare for the transfer to the Dahlonega campus.

Upon meeting all academic requirements, Anita Prince, the Corps of Cadets Academic Coordinator (706-864-1420) will build the advance schedule for cadet candidates transitioning as cadets onto the Dahlonega campus. Of note, some majors do not have a professional advisor (music, foreign languages, theater, IESA, and visual arts); however, most majors do.

Athlete
Holistic Health and Fitness

The Cadet Candidate is strongly encouraged to participate in daily individual physical fitness activity during the academic week to prepare for the demands of cadet physical training after transitioning into the Corps of Cadets on the Dahlonega campus. For this purpose, Cadet Candidates will be given a PT plan for individual execution, with a check-in with Cadet Leadership Academy cadre at least once per academic week.

The Cadet Candidate is strongly encouraged to join intramural sports, clubs, and other student organizations to promote a healthy, balanced lifestyle while participating in CLPP.

Leader
First Year of a Curated 48-month Experience

The Cadet Candidate is strongly encouraged to participate in community involvement and interaction both on and off the ��ý Gainesville campus.

Various opportunities are available throughout the campus

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