We’re not like other schools and you are not like other students. If you’re looking for easy, look elsewhere. But if you’re ready to show up, try hard, and grow into a leader — Norwich is ready for you.
You’ve arrived here because you want something more. For over 200 years, Norwich has prepared students to lead with integrity, serve with purpose, and meet the future head-on.
Whether you join the Corps of Cadets or choose the civilian lifestyle, you’ll gain confidence, discipline, and leadership experience that sets you apart in any career field.
From that first time when you step outside your comfort zone, you’ll discover what you're capable of.
You want to explore ideas and experience education through action. That kind of learning takes initiative, and Norwich is built for it. Here, you’ll take on real projects early, working alongside faculty who bring deep expertise and care about helping you succeed. You’ll learn to think through problems and follow through on solutions, whether you’re designing a structure, writing code, or preparing for clinicals.
Across every academic program, Norwich gives you space to build confidence through experience and discover what you’re capable of.
You’ve wondered what it takes. Now’s your chance to live it. The Corps Experience is an overnight event that takes you inside Norwich University’s proud tradition—The Corps of Cadets.
Spend the night in the barracks, rise with the regiment, and see what true leadership, teamwork, and discipline look like in action.
Experience a weekend of self-discovery, personal growth, and camaraderie. Through hands-on challenges, leadership classes, and the cadet experience, you’ll build confidence, resilience, and lasting friendships.
Whether you're preparing for college on a military or civilian path, this program will push you beyond your limits and show you what you're capable of.
Choosing Norwich means joining a team that’s about more than the scoreboard. You show up to games and practices with purpose. You support your teammates and stay focused through pressure and setbacks. When you fall, you get back up. Again and again. Whether you’re in varsity, club, or intramural sports, you’ll build strength that goes beyond physical ability.
This is where discipline becomes habit. Where effort turns into impact. Norwich Athletics will shape the way you lead, listen, and compete.
You don’t become a leader by seeking a title, but by learning to follow first. When you join the Corps of Cadets, you begin a journey that builds confidence through accountability and purpose through discipline. It starts with the Rook experience. You learn to follow before you lead, to listen before you speak, and to grow through every challenge you face. Whether you join the Corps of Cadets or choose the civilian lifestyle, you’ll face real expectations — and real rewards. You’ll gain confidence, discipline, and leadership experience that sets you apart in any career field.
This model of leadership has been at the heart of Norwich since our founding by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819. It’s built to shape citizen soldiers, graduates who understand that real leadership is rooted in service to others and a commitment to something greater than themselves.
At Norwich, cadets and civilian students share more than a campus — they share challenges, ideas, and experiences that set this place apart. Side by side, you’ll learn from different perspectives, support each other, and build bonds that last.
You’ll find your place quickly, surrounded by people ready to share your drive. From student clubs to campus events, there are countless ways to get involved, push yourself, and make college more than just classes.
Check it out for yourself.From the day you arrive, Norwich feels different. This is a place where you’re supported, pushed, and encouraged to grow. Students from every background come here with big goals — and help each other chase them.
Between the clubs, specialty units, athletic teams, and campus-wide events, there’s no shortage of ways to get involved. Find your people. Build your community. And grow together. In getting involved, you'll be making strong connections and growing together.
Learn more about Campus LifeNorwich, you join more than a university — you join a global network. The Norwich University Alumni Association (NUAA) connects you to a lifelong family of more than 28,000 graduates. The relationships you build here don’t end at graduation; they grow into opportunities, mentorship, and support that follow you long after you leave campus.
Whether returning to The Hill each year for Homecoming or linking up online, Norwich graduates stay connected and stay bonded with their class and countless others for a lifetime.
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