Flexible Pathways

What is Dual Enrollment?

High school juniors and seniors, who are residents of the State of Vermont and enrolled in a publicly funded high school, are eligible for up to two vouchers for college courses. Students must apply for a voucher for the semester they wish to enroll in a dual enrollment course. 

Students who attend an independent high school and are not tuitioned by their home district are not eligible for a voucher. The college credits dual-enrolled students earn are part of their permanent NU transcript, and these courses begin to satisfy degree requirements toward a Norwich degree. These credits are transferable to most colleges.

For more information, visit Vermont's dual enrollment state website.

Apply Today

1. Apply to Norwich.

2. Select “Non-Degree Seeking” as the Application Category.

3. In the Admissions Info (Non-Degree) section, select "Dual Enrollment as the Admissions Category.

4. Submit.

Questions? Contact Norwich Admissions at 802-485-2001 or email flexiblepathways@norwich.edu.

Cost

The tuition is covered by the State of Vermont voucher; however, students are responsible for costs such as textbooks, school supplies, and lab fees. The parking pass fee can be waived for Dual Enrollment students who fill out the parking pass application.

What is Early College?

The Early College Program (ECP) at Norwich University allows Vermont high school seniors from publicly funded high schools to enroll full-time at Norwich. Students who attend an independent high school and are not tuitioned by their home district are not eligible for the ECP. 

The ECP allows students to complete high school diploma requirements while taking a full year of college classes in any discipline. The college credits ECP students earn are part of their permanent Norwich transcript, and these courses begin to satisfy degree requirements toward a Norwich degree. These credits are transferable to most colleges.

For more information, visit Vermont's early college state site. 

How to Live On-campus: Two Lifestyle Options

By default, as an Early College Program student, you are a commuter. This means you live at home and come to campus for class. You have the option to live on campus as a Civilian student or as a Corps of Cadets student. 

To be in the Corps, please tell your Admissions Counselor after you've been accepted. Your counselor will share this with the Commandant’s Office. They will set up an interview with you and your family. 

After the interview, your counselor will call or email you to let you know the results.  Keep in mind that you're responsible for the costs associated with living on-campus.

Cost

Students are responsible for any costs after tuition, listed in the breakdown below. There are indirect costs to consider, such as textbooks, school supplies, lab fees, gas, car maintenance, etc.

See the cost breakdown for the Academic Year in the chart below.

Financial Assistance

Although high school students are not eligible for federal grants or loans, VSAC uses the FAFSA to make state-based awards. Please contact VSAC for more information at 800-642-3177. 

Early College Program students may apply for assistance through VSAC by completing the Vermont State Loan Application. For Early College students to be considered for the Vermont State Grant and/or textbook stipend, students need to complete the online FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and VSAC Incentive Grant application.

Apply Now

1. Apply to Norwich.

2. Select “Non-Degree Seeking” as the Application Category.

3. In the Admissions Info (Non-Degree) section, select "Early College Program" as the Admissions Category.

4. Submit.

Questions? Contact Norwich Admissions at 802-485-2001 or email flexiblepathways@norwich.edu.

Application Requirements

Required:

- Norwich Application

- High School Transcript

- Principal Authorization form

Optional:

- Letter of recommendation