New Families
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Norwich University and impressive accomplishments.
Congratulations on your student’s acceptance to Norwich University and impressive accomplishments.
We are dedicated to developing students who aspire to lead and serve with integrity and confidence. Our students are driven to succeed and are resilient enough to withstand challenges during their time here, all while being committed to academic growth and making positive contributions in their communities.
We know you want the best for your student, both now and in the future – and so do we. Norwich University has been helping students go beyond their perceived limitations and achieve their loftiest goals for more than two centuries by providing world-class education, encouraging personal growth, and ensuring students secure positive outcomes during their time on The Hill.
Acceptance to Norwich University today is the first step to becoming the leaders of tomorrow. Here, your student will join others like themselves who are in pursuit of a rewarding academic and personal experience that will set the stage for their future accomplishments.
Rook Arrival Day:
August 16, 2025
Civilian Arrival Day:
August 20, 2025
Parent & Family Weekend:
October 3-5, 2025
Join an exclusive NU family community hosted by Campus ESP, where new families connect and receive ongoing support throughout the college transition.
Help your student get ready for Norwich! By joining you'll get: Up-to-date information on deadlines, next steps, admissions announcements, and tools to help your student succeed.
Would you like to connect with other members of the Norwich family who live in your area to learn more about the Norwich experience?
Each year, Norwich Clubs across the country coordinate Student Sendoff events for incoming first-years, transfers, returning, and graduate students as well as parents. Ranging from backyard barbecues to clambakes, these social gatherings are a great opportunity to meet and ask questions of current students, parents, and alumni.
Class of 1983 graduate LtGen John J. Broadmeadow, who has held the role for the past year, is officially inaugurated as University president.
Norwich University is proud to announce the upcoming annual Master’s Hooding, Commencement, and Commissioning Ceremonies on Friday, May 2, and Saturday, May 3. This year’s graduation ceremony will welcome more than 1,000 new alumni into the next stage of their professional journeys.
Cadets who attended this year's International Forum on Peace, Security, and Prosperity reflect on their experience. From the John and Mary Frances Patton Norwich University Peace and War Center.