Postsecondary Partnerships

Your Pathway to College Admissions

Seniors at Riverside Prep are set apart from other college applicants due to the discipline and structure instilled in them through our modified military model of education. Riverside is known for our challenging academics, our well-rounded program, and the character and leadership skills evident in all of our graduates – and in our alumni who have succeeded at a wide range of post-secondary institutions throughout the U.S. and beyond.

Colleges and military institutions recognize the difference in Riverside Prep graduates, which is why those meeting our collegiate partners’ basic requirements can gain automatic acceptance to the following distinguished institutes.

Cadets interested in applying to one of these colleges should meet with Riverside’s college counselor to learn the specific requirements of each school. Parents with questions should contact the college counselor at collegecounseling@riversideprep.org

List of 6 frequently asked questions.

Brenau University

Brenau University – a private, comprehensive liberal arts university in Gainesville, Georgia – offers 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, including those delivered in day, evening/weekend, and online formats.

Brenau University serves a diverse student body with a variety of programs – including associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees – through four colleges: The Ivester College of Health Sciences, the College of Fine Arts & Humanities, the College of Business & Communication, and the College of Education.

Brenau promises automatic admission to the university for up to five Riverside Prep students each year who meet basic admissions requirements.
The Citadel

Located in Charleston, South Carolina, The Citadel offers programs in business, engineering, humanities and social sciences, science and mathematics, education, and leadership.

Our agreement provides guaranteed admission to Riverside cadets who complete their application by February 15 and meet all academic, behavioral, and physical requirements of The Citadel prior to matriculation.
Georgia Military College

Georgia Military College is a public military junior college in Milledgeville, Georgia. They offer a variety of associate and bachelor’s degree programs including Business Administration, Political Science, Homeland Security & Emergency Management, and more.
Norwich University

Norwich University offers 50+ undergraduate programs in areas ranging from cybersecurity to business. Based in Northfield, Vermont, Norwich offers two learning tracks: the Corps of Cadets (combining academic excellence with the intensity of a military lifestyle) and the Civilian track (a university experience with the structure and discipline of a military setting). Graduates of both tracks graduate with the skills they need to make an impact in their careers and their communities.

Eligible Riverside grads are eligible for automatic entry to Norwich, providing they have met admissions criteria.
The University of North Georgia
The University of North Georgia offers more than 140 programs of study throughout five campuses and online. As one of only six Senior Military Colleges in the U.S., UNG’s Corps of Cadets experience is one of the best leadership development programs available.
The University of North Georgia provides the following opportunities for Riverside Prep cadets on an annual basis:
- Guaranteed admission to UNG’s Corps of Cadets to any Riverside Prep student who meets U.S. Army Cadet Command ROTC participation requirements, and the University of North Georgia’s (UNG) published required criteria.
- A Cadet Admissions Office application waiver code for any Riverside Prep cadet meeting minimum admissions guidelines and applying to the Corps of Cadets program.
- A $3,500 leadership scholarship for up to five students who meet UNG Cadet Admissions criteria, have a minimum 3.5 RHSC GPA, and possess a Freshman Index score of 3,000 or higher for the Corps of Cadet program (scholarship requires submission of SAT or ACT scores at time of application for admission).
Virginia Military Institute

Based in Lexington, Virginia, the Virginia Military Institute is a public liberal arts college offering small class sizes, academically challenging undergraduate programs, Division I athletics, and the largest ROTC program in the nation.

VMI offers 14 majors across engineering, the sciences, and arts & humanities. Specialized degree tracks are available in Computer Science and Chemistry.

Eligible Riverside grads are eligible for automatic entry to VMI, providing they have met admissions criteria.