This document provides information about military education options, including the federal service academies and senior military colleges. It specifically discusses Norwich University, America's first private military college founded in 1819. The document outlines Norwich's application process, academic programs, Corps of Cadets structure, and ROTC opportunities. It describes a cadet's daily schedule and emphasizes starting the admissions process early in high school.

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

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

16. Any Questions?Any Questions?