Norwich University has been educating leaders since 1819, and is the oldest, private military college in the nation. Recognized as the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, Norwich educates both military and civilian students with a desire to lead. With 30-plus academic programs, Norwich graduates lead in the military, public and private life.

Academic Programs

  • Architecture
  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Criminal Justice
  • Criminology
  • Cyber & Computer Security
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environmental
  • Finance/Accounting
  • German
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Information Assurance
  • International Studies
  • Leadership
  • Liberal Arts
  • Neuroscience
  • Nursing
  • Physical Education
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Studies in War and Peace
  • Technology

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Community Service
  • Corps of Cadets
  • Disability Services
  • Esports
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • International Center
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • On-Campus Housing
  • ROTC Program
  • Rugby
  • Study Abroad
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Students entering, or during the course of, their senior year are encouraged to submit an application to Norwich University. In addition to the application, students must submit the following: 1. High School Transcript (including senior year courses and/or senior year grades) 2. Students applying for the nursing degree must supply SAT or ACT scores. Applicants for other majors are encouraged to submit scores, though are not required to. (Norwich’s SAT Code is 3669; ACT code is 4308)

Transfer

Students who have completed high school and are enrolled in, or have attempted, 12 or more college/university credits, are considered transfer applicants. Transfer applicants must submit: 1. An application to Norwich 2. Final High School Transcript 3. Any/All College Transcripts

Additional Information

Home Schooled Applicants:
Home school instructors must send a copy of student enrollment, certification, or documents that state the student is home-schooled. 

All Applicants:

All Applicants are also highly encouraged, though not required, to submit:

  • Letters of Recommendation; two or three letters are preferred. Students should choose teachers, coaches, employers, mentors, etc., who know both their academic abilities and their personality.
  • Essay; a 300-500 word open-topic essay may also be submitted.

Visit us

Hiking. Rivers. Mountains. Trails. We’ve got it all. The breathtaking vistas of rolling mountainsides that stretch into an infinite horizon will leave you craving adventure. Don’t take our word for it – See it for yourself! We will have several Open House events for student of all ages. Applicants may also attend NU Experience. Seniors are welcome to stay on campus overnight during these events. www.norwich.edu/visit for more information/virtual tour

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Admissions office

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Address

27 I.D. White Avenue
Northfield, VT 05663-1035, United States of America

Phone number

(802) 485-2001

Region

New England

New England