Hey everyone, there's this college I've been checking out and I'm wondering whether Norwich University is considered a military college or not. I've seen both military and civilian students there, so I am somewhat confused. Anyone have some insights they could share?
Yes, Norwich University is essentially a military college. It's often known as the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC), a college program that prepares students to become officers in the U.S. Military, and it was founded as a private military academy.
The unique aspect about Norwich University is that it hosts both a military-focused lifestyle as well as a traditional civilian student lifestyle. This means that students have the option to choose between participating in the Corps of Cadets, which is the traditional military lifestyle approach, or just attending as civilian students.
Just a bit of extra info: The university offers over 30 academic programs across its five colleges, catering to both military and civilian students. So, whether you aim to seek a future in the military or not, the university certainly provides the opportunity for a high-quality education.
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