1. Corps of Cadets
  2. Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  3. Naval and Marine Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (NROTC)
  4. How to Apply

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY to Norwich and NROTC

Current Students - Freshmen and Sophomores

At Norwich University, you can seek a Navy or Marine Corps commission in our program—even if you are currently a freshman or sophomore. You can continue to apply for a four-year national scholarship until you have 30 credits. Or you can come in as a basic standing student and apply for a three- or two-year Navy or three-, two-and-a-half or two-year scholarship with the Marine Corps.

Requirements for the Navy

  • At minimum a 3.0 cumulative GPA (collegiate).

Requirements for Marine Corps

  • A 1000 SAT (Math and Critical Reading, score from latest and same test), or 22 ACT Composite or 74 AFQT
  • Within height/weight/body fat standard per Marine Corps Order
  • A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Not currently on Probation or LOA
  • Minimum of 1st Class PFT

Requirements of both

  • Not currently pursuing or in possession of a scholarship in different ROTC Department, and must be enrolled in Naval Science Classes.
  • You must be a member of the Corps of Cadets or applying for a nursing scholarship.

High school seniors

The United States Navy and Marine Corps offers outstanding high school students the opportunity to seek a commission through our rigorous and rewarding NROTC program. The Norwich University Corps of Cadets combined with our NROTC unit has an extensive history of being on the forefront in training outstanding military leaders.

Schedule an Officer Interview

Officer Interviews for applicants to the NROTC national scholarship program are conducted on weekdays during working hours (0800-1600). Officer Interviews are normally conducted in-person at the Norwich NROTC offices. The Officer Interview is a significant part of the NROTC scholarship application process. Applicants are expected to arrive on-time, in appropriate business attire, and well-versed in the Navy or Marine Corps and the specific warfare communities of interest. Interviews normally last 45-60 minutes. To schedule an Officer Interview, please contact Patrick Knapp at (802) 485-2188 or pknapp1@norwich.edu.

How can you become part of our team?

Each year, Naval Service Training Command (NSTC) awards competitive scholarships to students who are willing to strive to be the best. You are eligible if you have excelled in academics, extra-curricular activities, athletics and leadership positions, and want to further your success by becoming an officer in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. 

For an informational overview regarding Navy and Marine Corps ROTC visit https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/About/ to learn about program requirements, scholarships, and careers in the Navy and Marine Corps.