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Explore Norwich for yourself! Find out what it's like to be a student. Sign up for a visit designed just for you!

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Visit the Birthplace of ROTC, where we accept challenges and turn them into achievements. You'll discover why Norwich takes you beyond your expectations and brings out your greatest potential.

By attending you will be entered to win one year of free room and board at Norwich University. The winner be announced after the final Spring Open House.

While you're with us on campus, you'll have many opportunities to discover all the benefits, challenges, and transformative experiences Norwich offers. There is also the opportunity to stay overnight in the dorms with our current students*.

Participate in the following: 

• Discover Academics: Learn more about your major through interactive experiences with faculty.
• Talk to Students and Cadet Leaders: Find out what life is like on campus and ask about our different transformative lifestyles.
• Meet our Nationally Recognized Athletic Coaches: Check out how to get recruited and chat about a day in the life of our student-athletes.
• Dine in the Wise Campus Center: Fill up with our buffet-style chow hall.
• Learn about the Application and Financial Aid process:  Get a head start on forging your future!
• Tour our Scenic Campus: See for yourself how Norwich supports your ambitions and helps you set goals, then exceed them.

Offered to accepted students only, Accepted Students Day NU 101  is a unique opportunity for you to meet your classmates, participate in special events, and have all your questions answered about Norwich life.

- Tour campus and eat in the dining hall

- Discuss your financial aid package

- Talk to current students about our leadership experiences

- Meet with faculty and learn more about our academic programs

- Participate in leadership and team building exercises

- Prepare for your future!

We've thrown away the tired old virtual tour playbook, completely rewriting how a University like Norwich can best show off our amazing experience without being here in person.  The sights, the sounds, the deep academic bench, the rich leadership education, the unique and harmonious blending of Cadet and civilian lifestyles, all in the lush Vermont setting.

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Group visits are available for high schools and organizations bringing prospective students to visit Norwich University.

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Advance your leadership skills and experience the cadet military lifestyle at a distinguished Senior Military College

Take part in this cadet lifestyle program aimed at students interested in advancing their leadership skills through physical challenges. 

For current high school students, grades 9-12

Leadership Challenge Weekend is 43 hours of action-packed leadership training and adventure showcasing our cadet lifestyle. Students will develop their leadership skills, practice teamwork, play in our Cyber War Room, and hear from outstanding leaders.

Activities may include training on our indoor climbing wall, hiking Paine Mountain, participating in the Leadership Reaction Course, water survival training, a physical fitness test, and drill and ceremony. From the climbing wall to the Cyber War Room, this is a weekend you will never forget.

Advance your leadership skills and experience our cadet military lifestyle at the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of ROTC, and a distinguished Senior Military College.

"...Women’s Leadership Challenge Weekend was the main reason I chose Norwich University over any other military college. This event truly inspired me and made a significant impact on my decision. The experience was so empowering and transformative that it solidified my choice to attend Norwich.

Norwich was the only military college I visited where everyone was genuinely kind and welcoming. Every person I met had a smile on their face and took the time to talk to me about the school...This supportive and positive environment made me feel like I was already part of the Norwich family, and I knew it was the right place for me." — Madison

Come advance your leadership skills and experience our cadet military lifestyle at the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of ROTC, and a distinguished Senior Military College. Registration is only $100 (nonrefundable) and includes meals and lodging.

More Questions? 

If you have questions or need more information, please call 802-485-2001 or email nuleadership@norwich.edu.

For high school students and incoming rooks

FLC is a nine-day, military-style summertime adventure experience that builds an understanding of small-group leadership techniques, leadership ethics, teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. Participants will encounter challenges, excitement, and fun. Activities include rappelling, paintball, rock wall climbing, classroom instruction, a challenge course, and more. Teams are led by current Norwich University cadets and professional leaders to ensure expert instruction and a life-changing experience.

The program

Part 1

A typical day begins at 5:30 a.m. and includes morning physical fitness followed by training sessions focusing on individual and team skills. Evening sessions focus on interactive classroom instruction on the methods, traits, and principles of leadership and effective communication. Initial instruction on rappelling, rock wall climbing, map reading, and a compass course.

Part 2

Participants confront the physical challenges of hiking, climbing, and rappelling outdoors. They practice wilderness survival skills during an overnight camping exercise and then test what they’ve learned during the Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX). Teams spend their final days competing in the Olympic Challenge Course, and a drill competition. There will be a graduation ceremony on the final day, prior to checkout.

Eligibility

FLC is available to rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. High School graduates will only be allowed to attend FLC if accepted and committed to attending Norwich University. They must have made the first-year enrollment deposit prior to enrolling in FLC.

Application requirements

A complete application includes completed and signed:

1. The online registration form
2. Health Acknowledgment form
3. Medical/Liability release waiver
4. Cell Phone and Other Smart Devices Policy form

Cost

A session costs $1,800, which includes: uniforms, room and meals, and all activities.

We split the cost into two payments:

• A $300 non-refundable deposit, which is due upon registering. 
• The remaining $1,500 is due three weeks before camp starts

Are you thinking of attending Norwich? Suppose you complete the Norwich University Future Leader Camp while still in high school, you may be eligible for a $1,000 FLC scholarship that will apply toward the cost of Norwich University tuition for each of four (4) years. In that case, that’s a total award of $4,000, more than most summer jobs.

When

• Session I, July 12 - 20, 2025

Register for Session I

• Session II, July 26 - August 3, 2025

Register for Session II

More questions?

If you have questions about travel or anything else related to Future Leader Camp, call us at 802-485-2836 or email nuleadership@norwich.edu.

Climb Higher. Reach Further. Embrace Adventure.

Advance your future and target your passions with challenging summer camps for high school students. Whether you're enhancing your cyber knowledge, leveling up your financial portfolio, designing architecture, or testing your outdoor survival skills, we've got something for anyone ready to reach beyond the status quo. 

Norwich University is located in Northfield, Vermont, surrounded by nature's beauty in the heart of the Green Mountains. It's the perfect setting for a summer filled with adventure, state-of-the-art facilities, and meeting new friends who share your passionate drive.

Learn about our camps & hands-on learning experiences