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 

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 College Program Basic Standing Midshipmen and apply for up to a three-year scholarship with the Navy or Marine Corps. 

Students interested in becoming part of the NROTC Battalion can participate in the NROTC Designated Applicant process. A Designated Applicant refers to a qualified freshman or sophomore student who is extended an invitation to engage in NROTC Physical Training and NROTC Military Laboratory activities while concurrently completing the necessary NROTC paperwork and establishing a minimum GPA of 2.5. This all transpires during the Fall semester of their first or second year at Norwich University. Once these requirements are met, qualified Designated Applicants will then officially become part of the NROTC Battalion as Basic Standing Midshipmen in the subsequent Spring semester of their first year at Norwich University. For more information or to express your interest in the NROTC Designated Applicant process, please fill out the Norwich University NROTC Designated Applicant Contact Form. Alternatively, you can scan the QR code below to connect with us through your mobile device.

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Requirements for the Navy

  • At minimum a 2.5 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 ASVAB
  • Within height/weight/body fat standard per Marine Corps Order
  • A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
  • Not currently on academic probation
  • Minimum of 1st Class PFT
     

Requirements of both

  • Not currently pursuing or having a scholarship in different ROTC Departments and must be enrolled in Naval Science Classes.
  • You must be a member or willing to be a member of the Corps of Cadets.
     

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. Interviews normally last 45-60 minutes. To schedule an Officer Interview, please contact CDR Placek at tplacek@norwich.edu.