1. America’s First Senior Military College
Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction
NORWICH UNIVERSITY
2. Military Education
History
1802 – West Point
1819 – CPT Alden Partridge
American, Literary, Scientific & Military Academy
1916 – National Defense Act of 1916
Established ROTC
3. Military Education
Federal Academies
USMA West Point, NY 1802
USNA Annapolis, MD 1845
USCGA New London, CT 1876
USMMA Kings Point, NY 1943
USAFA Colorado Springs, CO 1954
4. Federal Academies
Application Process
ApplicationApplication ((Essay, Transcript, & SAT/ACT)Essay, Transcript, & SAT/ACT)
Physical Fitness ExamPhysical Fitness Exam (CFA)(CFA)
Medical ExamMedical Exam (DODMERB)(DODMERB)
Nomination(s)Nomination(s) (State Representative, Senators, VP)(State Representative, Senators, VP)
○ www.congress.org
○ Nomination not necessary for USCGA
Request Application March of Junior Year
5. Military Education
Senior Military Colleges
Norwich University 1819
Virginia Military Institute 1839
The Citadel 1842
Virginia Tech 1872
North Georgia College 1873
Texas A&M 1876
6. ROTC Scholarship
Application Process
ApplicationApplication (Essay, Transcript, & SAT/ACT)(Essay, Transcript, & SAT/ACT)
○ Must Apply to All Colleges
Physical Fitness ExamPhysical Fitness Exam (PFT)(PFT)
Medical ExamMedical Exam (DODMERB)(DODMERB)
InterviewInterview (ROTC Commander)(ROTC Commander)
○ Nomination not Necessary
Request Application March of Junior Year
7. ROTC Scholarship
Benefits
Norwich Pays
Room and Board
Cost to you
4 Years Active Duty
Tuition ▫ Books ▫ FeesTuition ▫ Books ▫ Fees
Uniforms ▫ SummerUniforms ▫ Summer
TrainingTraining
Monthly StipendMonthly Stipend
($350 to $500 per month)($350 to $500 per month)
8. Prepare for College Admissions
Junior Year
Research
Request Information
SAT/ACT
Academies and ROTC Scholarships
Visit Campus
Seek Out Opportunities
Leadership □ Athletic □ Community
9. Prepare for College Admissions
Senior Year
Apply Early
Retake SAT/ACT
Communicate with Admissions
Academies and ROTC Scholarships
Financial Aid
Overnight Visits
10. Norwich University
30 Academic Programs
The Corps of Cadets
Leadership Training
ROTC
18 Varsity Sports
60+ Clubs, Activities &
Organizations
11. Norwich University
A Cadet’s Life
0530: First Call
0730 – 0800: First Mess
0800 – 1600: Academic Day
1130 – 1300: Second Mess
1600 – 1800: Decompression
1700 – 1900: Third Mess
1900 – 1930: Commander’s Time
1930 – 2300: Mandatory Study
2300: Lights Out
12.
13. Norwich University
The Corps and ROTC
The Corps ROTC
Lifestyle Choice
24/7 Leadership
Laboratory
Hands-on Leadership
Training
Time Management
Is a college elective
Mandatory for six
semesters
Preparation for active duty
Only about 50% of Norwich Corps
graduates choose to Commission
14. Norwich University
Application Process
Application –
Online at www.Norwich.edu
High School Transcript
SAT or ACT
Personal Essay
Letter of Recommendation
Whole Person Concept
15. Things to remember
Start early
Write a resume
Practice interview skills
Meet all deadlines
Do financial aid paperwork
Stay physically fit
Visit Campus and Overnight