History, Pride, and Military Tradition
STAND OUT BY STANDING TOGETHER.
Your Journey Starts Here
Captain Alden Partridge (1785–1854) probably did more than any other individual to promote military education in civilian institutions in the United States before the Civil War. He founded Norwich University in 1819 and, in doing so, established the “American System of Education” – a traditional liberal arts curriculum with instruction in civil engineering and military science. The system of education is still the foundation for many colleges and universities around the world.
...over 100 Army generals, 12 Air Force generals, nine Marine Corps generals, and 16 Navy admirals
Since its founding, over 130 graduates of Norwich University have served as general officers in the U.S. armed forces, including over 100 Army generals, 12 Air Force generals, nine Marine Corps generals, and 16 Navy admirals. In addition, 26 graduates served as generals in foreign armies: nine Royal Thai Army generals, one Royal Thai Air Force general, and 16 Republic of China Army generals.
STAND OUT BY STANDING TOGETHER.
Birthplace of the ROTC
#1 AROTC Unit in the Nation
Top 10 Producer of Military Officers in the U.S.
With its long history in military education, Norwich has established many firsts:
- Norwich University was one of the first military colleges to successfully introduce civilian students onto its campus.
- Norwich was the first of all private military colleges in the nation.
- Norwich was the birthplace of ROTC.
- Norwich was one of the first military colleges to accept women.
Norwich embraces the attitude of our “I Will Try” motto in every chosen challenge. When you fall, you will learn, and your community will pick you up. When you try again, you will succeed and defy your own expectations.
Building On 200+ Years Of Tradition
MCV Class '26 Earns Their Norwich Rings in Time-Honored Ceremony
Planned and executed by the MCV Class Ring Committee, the event honored the cadets' perseverance and commitment to the Norwich values of leadership and service.
Finding Purpose
Led by their Guiding Values, the historic Norwich University Corps of Cadets has produced a noteworthy community of leaders - today's cadets want to be a part of it.
Commandant Announces Regimental Commander for AY 2025-26
BG William F. McCollough, VSM, Commandant and Vice President for Student Affairs, Norwich Class of 1991, has announced that Cadet First Sergeant Matthew S. Ober '26 will serve as the Regimental Commander for the academic year 2025-26. This position is the highest rank among cadets in the Corps.