Fall Open House + optional Leadership Challenge Experience

Explore How You Can Go Beyond with Norwich

Visit the Birthplace of ROTC, where we accept challenges and turn them into achievements. You'll discover why Norwich takes you beyond your expectations and brings out your greatest potential.

By attending, you will be entered to win one year of free room and board at Norwich University. The winner will be announced after our last Admissions event for the 2026-2027 year.

While you're with us on campus, you'll have many opportunities to discover all the benefits, challenges, and transformative experiences Norwich offers.

• Discover Academics: Learn more about your major through interactive experiences with faculty.
• Talk to Students and Cadet Leaders: Find out what life is like on campus and ask about our different transformative lifestyles.
• Meet our Nationally Recognized Athletic Coaches: Check out how to get recruited and chat about a day in the life of our student-athletes.
• Dine in the Wise Campus Center: Fill up with our buffet-style chow hall.
• Learn about the Application and Financial Aid process: Get a head start on forging your future!
• Tour our Scenic Campus: See for yourself how Norwich supports your ambitions and helps you set goals, then exceed them.

View the open house schedule. You will receive a finalized program when you arrive on campus. The schedule is subject to change.

Optional Leadership Challenge Experience

Students interested in exploring the Corps of Cadets lifestyle may choose to add the optional Leadership Challenge Experience to their Open House visit.

The Leadership Challenge Experience begins on Friday, Sept. 25, with check-in from 9-9:30 a.m. This experience allows students to challenge themselves physically.

The Open House on Saturday is free to attend. Students who select the optional Leadership Challenge Experience on Friday will pay a $100 registration fee at the time of registration.

To learn more and view additional details, select the Corps of Cadets lifestyle option on the registration form.