Homeschool Applicants

Norwich welcomes homeschooled applicants! 

Our focus on safety, service, and experiential learning are often in direct alignment with homeschooled values, and we can’t wait to learn more about you.

We do not require a high school diploma or GED with your initial application. Please note that you will be required to submit an official academic record prior to starting classes. We do have some qualities we look for in for homeschooled students, based on successful applicants we have admitted in the past.

The Will to Try

You will need to believe in our motto, “I Will Try.” 

Here you will be asked to challenge yourself, to improve yourself, to push yourself beyond your perceived limits. One quality that we look for in all our applicants is initiative, and the willingness to accept a challenge. Many of our admitted homeschooled applicants have experience in their less constrained educational environment taking on real-world issues and in-depth research, making them a perfect fit for Norwich’s challenging environment. 

We will provide you the resources to go beyond an ordinary education, will you rise to it?

Outside Classes

You go beyond your classroom. We find that many of our homeschooled applicants have taken classes outside the homeschool setting, such as through a local college or an online school. Transcripts from these courses are very helpful for us when evaluating whether you will be successful pursing a degree at Norwich University. Norwich offers courses for Vermont homeschooled students through Vermont’s Flexible Pathways programs.

Community Involvement

You will have participated in extracurricular activities and community groups, such as athletics, scouting, religious groups, community service work, work for pay, etc. All our students are active in their communities.

Summer Programs

Many of our homeschooled students have been active in summer programs. Summer programs are a great opportunity to work with other students from diverse backgrounds in a collaborative manner. Summer program educators often provide letters of recommendations. We offer a breadth of summer programs here on campus.

Questions? Contact your admissions counselor for more information.