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.
Take an active role in building the world following your graduation. Practical experience under the guidance of dedicated faculty prepares you to keep society moving forward, whether you are working construction sites, looking after the environment, or planning a city’s growth.
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.
You’ll find your people here. And they’ll push you. At Norwich, you’ll be surrounded by students who want to lead, serve, and succeed — and who expect the same from you. Students don’t just go to class together. They train together, build together, and rise together. Norwich helps you push past hesitation and take the first step anyway.
This mindset is part of our history. It’s captured in the words of our motto, "I Will Try." It’s how Norwich students grow into people who embrace the uncomfortable, keep going when it matters most, and prove to themselves what they’re capable of. Join a club. Speak up in class. Tackle a project you’re not sure how to begin. You learn to show up and try, then try again. Every step builds resilience, courage, and the confidence to move forward even when things are hard.
Norwich students don’t just prepare for the future; they help shape it. Through every obstacle, project, and opportunity, you’ll discover what drives you and where you’re needed most. This isn’t about fitting someone else’s idea of success but defining your own and knowing you’ve earned it. You’ll walk across that stage knowing you’ve earned every moment. And when you say “I Will Try,” you’ll mean it.
A Norwich education gives you more than a degree-it gives you a mindset. You’ll graduate with more than a degree. Our alumni demonstrate this every day: in service, in innovation, and in the way they show up for others.
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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