Admissions Blog

Q: As a rook, are boxer briefs allowed?

A: A rook can wear boxer briefs, briefs or boxers as long as they are the required color, white.

 

Q: When do I find out about my roommate?

A: Civilian students will find out about their roommate(s) 2-3 weeks prior to arriving at Norwich. The Student Life Staff will mail you the contact information for your roommate(s), so you can get to know one another a little before you arrive as well as organize who brings what. You won’t want two televisions, two microwaves, and no phone!

Rooks will receive this information on Arrival Day.

 

Meet Your Classmates: Zachary Sanders

Name: Zachary Sanders

Major: Environmental Science

Lifestyle: The Corps of Cadets

ROTC: Marine Corps

Why did you choose your major?

Science fields are my favorite kinds of classes. I care about the environment.

What made Norwich University stand out?

The Corps of Cadets lifestyle and the sports.

What do you see yourself doing after graduation?

 Becoming an actor.

FAVORITES

Movie: Transformers

Band/Musician: Philip Philips

TV Show: The Following

Book: The Hunger Games

Tell us something about you that surprises people:

The way I eat food.

Meet Your Classmates: Kelsey Soares

Name: Kelsey Soares

Major: Psychology

Lifestyle: Civilian

Why did you choose your major?

I wanted to help people in a different way besides medication.

What made Norwich University stand out?

I had heard about the school in high school and fell in love iwth the class type and scenery.

What do you see yourself doing after graduation?

Getting my major and doctorate and help military personnel.

FAVORITES

Movie: Armageddon

TV Show: Bones

Book: Harry Potter series

Tell us something about you that surprises people:

That I'm first generation in the U.S.A.

 

Q: As a rook can I have protein supplements in my room?

A: Yes, a rook can have legal supplements in his or her room. They just need to be stored away in their foot-locker or wall-locker.

Meet Your Classmates: Joshua Holl

Name: Joshua Holl

Major: Psychology

Lifestyle: The Corps of Cadets

ROTC: Navy

Why did you choose your major?

To understand how criminals think.

What made Norwich University stand out?

The area.

What do you see yourself doing after graduation?

Not sure.

FAVORITES

Movie: Avengers

TV Show: The Walking Dead

Book: Gone series

Tell us something about you that surprises people:

I break dance.

 

Meet Your Classmates: AJ Bongiovanni

Name: AJ Bongiovanni

Major: Communications

Lifestyle: The Corps of Cadets

ROTC: Marine Corps

What made Norwich University stand out?

The tradition.

What do you see yourself doing after graduation?

United States Marine Corps force recon.

FAVORITES

Movie: Black Hawk Down

TV Show: Family Guy

Book: Art of War

Tell us something about you that surprises people:

I'm really good at Call of Duty Black Ops 2 and NCAA Football 2013.

 

 

Breaking in your Rook Boots

As incoming Rooks you are required to purchase not only your dress shoes in advance, but also your boots. The required boots must be tan, military-style combat boots without zippers. If you are having difficulty finding the correct boots or shoes and have questions, please contact the Cadet Uniform Store at 802-485-2206.

Once you purchase your boots, the next step is breaking them in ahead of time. Although this sounds silly, the best and safest way to break in those boots is…just wear them! We have heard all the tricks about using shoe tree's to stretch them out, using shaving cream, yet the safest way to do it is just wear them around the house. Around the house is the important part here, you don't want to wear them out hiking and show up on arrival day with mud covered boots all stained and beat up. You want your boots to still look new, yet broken in at the same time.

The best way to tell that your boots are broken in, is when you wear them, they should go on softer and not be as stiff as when you first purchased them. They should feel comfortable on your feet when you walk around, not snug, rubbing, causing blisters, etc.

Additionally, if you planned on purchasing your boots through our campus uniform store on Arrival Day, for a small fee we can ship your boots to you in advance. This way you too can work on breaking in those boots over the summer. If interested, call the Uniform Store at 802-485-2206.

Q: How will I know if my AP, IB, and/or CLEP test scores will be transferred?

A: Take a look at the links below to see the required scores for these exams. If  your scores qualify for credit, request OFFICIAL test scores from the testing companies to be sent to the address below.  Please note, only official test scores will be evaluated.  (A photocopy of your scores is not considered official)

Norwich University
Office of the Registrar
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT  05663

AP Test Scores

IB Test Scores

CLEP Test Scores

 

 

 

Q: As a new student, can I have a car on campus?

A: First year students are not allowed to have a car on campus unless there is a certain circumstance that they need to have transportation. If you have a special circumstance that you need to have a car on campus (such as military drill week commitment, special home situations, etc. ), you will need to contact the Dean of Students Office at 802-485-2640 to determine what accommodations may be made for you.