Information For
Family Weekend
Building tomorrow’s leaders, today, at our Nation’s first senior military college!
October 3 – 5, 2025
Family Weekend provides an opportunity for families to connect with their students and experience the campus and culture of Norwich University. Families partake in athletic events and witness demonstrations showcasing the heritage of the nation’s oldest private military college. This weekend, especially for Rooks, serves as a much-needed respite from the demands of Corps training.
FAMILY WEEKEND • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS • 2025
6:45 - 9:30 a.m. Wise Campus Center........................................Breakfast available for purchase in the Dining Hall
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sullivan Museum & History Center..................Featuring “On the Road” Marine Corps Art Exhibit
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Chaplin Hall School of Architecture & Art Exhibits Pocket Gallery and Gallery 302
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center........................................Lunch available for purchase in the Dining Hall
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Milano Ballroom.............................................Welcome Center Open
Complimentary hot beverages • Regimental Ball Online Ticket Sales • Food Trucks Visit local vendors in our craft fair atmosphere
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wise Campus Center........................................Career and Internship Center Open House Wise Campus Center, Room 232
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wise Campus Center........................................Study Abroad Open House Wise Campus Center, Room 217
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jackman Hall ..................................................Air Force & Space Force ROTC Open House Jackman Hall, Rm 103
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Jackman Hall ..................................................Army ROTC Open House Jackman Hall, Room 114
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Plumley Armory..............................................Navy/Marine Corps ROTC Open House Plumley Armory, Room 109
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Shaw Outdoor Center......................................Shaw Outdoor Center Open House
3:00 p.m. Softball Field ..................................................Cross Country Invite
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Upper Parade Ground
Student Affairs Open House ask questions and share your experiences with leaders dedicated to supporting your students’ success. Meet BG McCollough, Commandant & VP for Student Affairs, Commandant’s Staff, Civic Engagement, Counseling and Wellness, Residence Life and Housing, and Student Activities.
4:00 p.m. Andrews Hall Ground......................................Women’s Volleyball vs Elms
4:15 - 5:00 p.m. Upper Parade Ground......................................Cadet Review, Rook Leave begins after Review
5:00 p.m. Sabine Field ..................................................Women’s Soccer vs Regis
5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center........................................Dinner Available for purchase in the Dining Hall
8:00 p.m. Mack Hall Auditorium.....................................Free Campus Movie - Coco
6:45 - 9:30 a.m. Wise Campus Center............................................Breakfast available for purchase in the Dining Hall
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Chaplin Hall .....................................................School of Architecture & Art Exhibits Gallery
9:00 a.m. Assigned Company Area......................................Rook leave expires
9:00 a.m. Baroffio’s Rifle Range..............................................Rifle vs. MIT
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Milano Ballroom.................................................Welcome Center Open
Complimentary hot beverages • Regimental Ball Online Ticket Sales • Food Trucks Visit local vendors in our craft fair atmosphere
9:30 - 11:00 a.m. Upper Parade Ground..........................................Platoon Drill Competition and Banner Competition
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Wise Campus Center............................................Lunch available for purchase in the Dining Hall
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center Green Family Friendly Tailgate Party - Families are invited to join your students at a family friendly, substance-free tailgate party. Family members of all ages can enjoy music, games, and complimentary hot dogs, ice cream and more in advance of our Cadets Football game. Sport your Norwich University Cadets fan gear!
12:15 p.m. Upper Parade Ground..........................................Cadet Formation
12:40 p.m. Sabine Field .....................................................Cadet Football March-On
1:00 p.m. Sabine Field .....................................................Football vs. WPI, Rooks may sit with family members during the game.
Legacy pinning ceremony: All Legacy students are asked to meet at the west/scoreboard end of Sabine Field with 8 minutes remaining in the 2nd quarter.
Army ROTC Swearing In Ceremony: Immediately following the Legacy pinning ceremony.
Rook Leave begins after the game!
2:00 p.m. Graveyard Pitch...................................................Men’s Rugby vs. Coast Guard
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center............................................Dinner available for purchase in the Dining Hall
6:00 p.m. Sabine Field .....................................................Men’s Soccer vs. Elms College
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center............................................Brunch available for purchase in the Dining Hall
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Wise Campus Center............................................Dinner available for purchase in the Dining Hall
7:00 p.m. Assigned Company Area......................................Rook leave expires.
FAMILY WEEKEND FAQ FOR FAMILIES OF ROOKS
Published by the Office of the Commandant, September 3, 2025
For further questions or information, please contact or visit the Office of the Commandant at commandant@norwich.edu, Jackman Hall Rm 233 (Campus Map Bldg 4).
Q: When are rooks allowed to leave campus,
and when must they return?
A: Rooks may depart campus once the Friday afternoon Corps Review ends at approximately 5 p.m. Rooks must return to campus on Saturday morning by 9 a.m.
for scheduled Corps events. That afternoon, rooks may depart after the football game on Saturday at approximately 4 p.m. and must be returned to campus on Sunday evening by 7 p.m.
Q: Can rooks return to campus before 7 p.m. on Sunday?
A: Yes. Once a rook returns to campus, all rook rules apply.
Q: Can I visit my rook in their assigned barracks?
A: Yes. We ask that all visitors be respectful that the barracks are living quarters for our cadets and that Friday is an academic day.
Q: Can I deliver personal items to my rook’s barracks room?
A: Yes. If your rook is unavailable, you may drop the items off at the Guard Room inside Jackman Hall at the main entrance or the Office of the Commandant, Jackman Hall, Room 233. Please label the items with your rook’s name, barracks, and company assignment.
Q: If we are accompanying our rook on campus, do they need to walk in the gutter or square?
A: No. Rooks may be at ease with family members but cannot cut across the Upper Parade Ground (UP)or use Centennial or Bicentennial Stairs. Rooks on crutches may cross the UP. Also, rooks are still required to render proper military courtesies..
Q: Can I bring a care package for my rook?
A: Yes. A care box must be shoe box size, and healthy snacks are preferred.
Q: Can my rook have protein mix in their room?
A: Yes.
Q: Can I attend academic classes?
A: Yes. Your rook must first have the faculty
member’s permission.
Q: Can I join my rook for meals in the
dining hall?
A: Yes. Beginning with breakfast on Friday morning, families may eat any meal with their rook in the WCC Abare Dining Hall through brunch on Sunday. Rooks dining with family members may eat at ease but must continue to practice dining etiquette.
Q: Can I attend academic classes?
A: Yes. With faculty member’s permission.
Q: Who can I speak with if my rook has academic issues?
A: You may speak to your rook’s academic advisor; however, there is little the advisor can discuss with you unless your rook has authorized the release of information via a FERPA release. You can also call the Center for Academic Success and Achievement for assistance at
(802) 485-2355 or visit their office at Kreitzberg Library (Campus Map Bldg 48).
Q: Who can I talk to if my rook is struggling and thinking about leaving the Corps of Cadets?
A: You are encouraged to speak to the company mentor of the unit to which your rook is assigned:
- B Co – CSM Paul Putney, Patterson Hall 316, pputney@norwich.edu
- D Co – CSM Joe Bosley, Hawkins Hall 313, jbosley@norwich.edu
- F Co – CSM John de Nagy, Alumni Hall 204, jdenagy@norwich.edu
- H Co – CSM Brad Gallimore, Alumni Hall 404, bgallimo@norwich.edu
Q: Can rooks wear civilian clothes off campus in public?
A: Yes, but only beyond a 50-mile radius of campus; Burlington, Stowe, and White River Junction are all within a 50-mile radius.
Q: We live in central Vermont. Can my rook wear civilian clothes off-campus, such as at a local restaurant?
A: Rooks must depart and return to campus in uniform. If inside the 50-mile radius and in a public setting, such as at a restaurant or shopping, your rook must wear the authorized cadet uniform.
Q: Can I visit with my varsity athlete rook after their sporting event?
A: Yes. Often parents and family members meet with their athletes outside the locker room
after the game.
Q: I am a Norwich alum, and my rook is a legacy student. Can you tell me about the Legacy Pin Ceremony?
A: Legacy Pinning will occur at halftime of
the football game at approximately 2:30 p.m. We ask the Norwich graduate(s) and family members attending to gather on the track on the home side with five minutes remaining in the second quarter for instructions. For the student to be pinned, please complete this form:
Legacy Pinning Form - Norwich University. Alumni Engagement Office, (802) 485-2100, alumni@norwich.edu.
Q: Can I sit with my rook during the home football game on Saturday?
A: Yes. Rooks must remain in the stadium until the game ends.
Q: If my rook sees a cadet leader or university official off campus, how is my rook to act? Are the rook rules still in place?
A: Rook-specific rules pertain to on-campus, but military customs and courtesies apply on and off campus
Q: We are not able to attend Family Weekend.
Is my rook confined to the barracks?
A: No. We have had the edict that
“No rook is left behind.” We encourage another rook’s family to adopt a rook sibling for the weekend. However, if desired, a rook may remain on campus for all or part of the
weekend.
Q: Does my rook need my written permission to go with another family?
A: Only if a minor. Please send permission with the name of the family or person to your rook’s company mentor or commandant@norwich.edu.
All rooks must sign out at their company as instructed.
Q: Is there a chance to meet members of the Commandant and Student Affairs staff?
A: Yes, please join us for an open house in the foyer of Jackman Hall on Friday, October 4
from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Resources
SPECIAL NEEDS & PASSENGER CARTS..........................................................................................
Handicap parking will be available along I.D. White Avenue, Kreitzberg Arena and in designated handicap areas. Passenger carts will be available to support special
needs. For passenger golf cart assistance please call (802) 485-2930 or wave down a cart as they pass.
SABINE FIELD CONCESSIONS........................................................................................................
Open Saturday, Noon through the end of 3rd quarter.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES....................................................................................................................
Contact Reverend William Wick for campus and local religious services. Call (802) 485-2128 or email wwick@norwich.edu.
ALCOHOL ON CAMPUS...................................................................................................................
The University strictly prohibits alcohol on campus, except at campus events with our licensed Food Service Provider.
PARKING........................................................................................................................................
Parking is available in any non-residential student lot.
MOTOR VEHICLE ASSISTANCE......................................................................................................
Keys locked in your vehicle, need a jump-start or other motor vehicle assistance? Please call NU Public Safety (802) 485-2525.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS.....................................................................................................
NU Public Safety/Emergency (802) 485-2525
Family Weekend Welcome Center (802) 485-2930
DUNKIN’...........................................................................................................................................
Wise Campus Center, First Floor Friday • 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sunday • 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
THE MILL SNACK BAR...................................................................................................................
Wise Campus Center, First Floor Friday • 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday • 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday • 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
(TAX INCLUDED(PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
| YOUTH (AGES 5 – 12) | ADULT | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| BREAKFAST | $8.00 | $11.20 | |
| BRUNCH | $10.50 | $12.75 | |
| LUNCH | $10.50 | $12.75 | |
| DINNER | $11.75 | $14.50 | |