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High school students looking for an academic challenge. Adult learners looking to continue a life-long pursuit of knowledge, but not interested in earning a degree. Professionals needing to finish of a few pre-requisites before beginning a Master’s degree program. There are many reasons why you may want to take classes from �Ļ�Ӱ��, but not enroll in a degree granting program. Don’t worry – we can help you get the courses and credits you need.

Non-degree Seeking Students at �Ļ�Ӱ��

Non-degree seeking students, also known as non-matriculating students, are those students who want to take courses at �Ļ�Ӱ��, but are not currently seeking a degree from us.  This includes �Ļ�Ӱ�� faculty, staff and their immediate family members using the tuition benefit to take some classes, but who are not seeking admission to a degree program.  Credits earned by non-degree seeking students will be reflected on the student’s permanent NU transcript

Exchange Students

If you are an exchange student, or if you are a domestic student seeking to take part in one of �Ļ�Ӱ��’s Summer Abroad programs (i.e. Maymester), please contact the �Ļ�Ӱ�� International Center at international@norwich.edu or 1 (802) 485-2934 for instructions on how to apply.

Vermont High School Students

If you are a high school student in the state of Vermont and are interested in taking classes at �Ļ�Ӱ�� prior to graduating from high school, you may be eligible for the  Program. For more information, visit our Flexible Pathways web page prior to applying as a non-degree-seeking student.

Deadline: Rolling Admissions

Eligibility requirements:

• 2.0 High School GPA (high school transcript required) or
• Previously earned quality points from a college-level course (college transcript required)

Program Notes:

• Tuition fees are calculated on the number of credits a student takes. A schedule of fees is available on the Bursar’s page.
• Degree-seeking students will have priority registration over non-degree-seeking students.
• Non-degree-seeking students must meet course prerequisites to attend. Placement examinations may be required.
• To become a degree-seeking student, students MUST apply to �Ļ�Ӱ�� for admission into the degree-granting program.
• Non-degree-seeking students who are full-time students (12 or more credits per semester) and who meet age restrictions may apply for on-campus housing through the �Ļ�Ӱ�� Residential Life Housing Director at NUResLife@norwich.edu .
• The Admissions office does not process or provide course overrides. An override may be needed when a student is seeking to take a course that is full, is restricted to a certain class level, or is restricted to a specific major. In addition to the reasons listed here, other overrides may also be necessary. If a student requires an override or have other questions about a course, they must contact the Chair/Director of the program offering the course (Faculty listing). For courses offered during summer months, the students may also contact the Summer School Coordinator at nusummerschool@norwich.edu or 1(802) 485-2354.

How to Apply

Prior Attendees: Students who have previously attended on-campus courses at �Ļ�Ӱ��, complete the Registration Form available from the Registrar’s Office here:

Non-Prior Attendees: Students who have not previously attended on-campus courses at �Ļ�Ӱ��:

• Select the Degree Category “Non-Degree Seeking”
• Select the appropriate Admissions Category: Dual Enrollment, Early College or Non-Degree Seeking. Definitions of and information for Dual Enrollment and Early College students is found .
• In the Academic Major field, select the academic field that you are most interested in studying.  Note that as a non-degree seeking student, you will not be admitted directly into a degree program: this field serves to only inform us what your primary academic interest is.
• Select the appropriate Entry Term (i.e. "Fall 2021")
• In the Lifestyle field, select Civilian Commuter or Civilian Residential. Non-degree seeking students cannot join the Corps of Cadets.
• Provide copies of high school or college transcripts
• Provide a statement addressing why you want to take courses at �Ļ�Ӱ��
• If you are a High School student seeking to take classes at �Ļ�Ӱ�� but are NOT enrolling through Flexible Pathways, you will also need to:
  • Provide a letter of recommendation from a School Counselor
  • Submit the Principal Authorization form

Contact Information

If you have general questions about taking courses at �Ļ�Ӱ�� as a non-degree seeking student, or are interested in applying, contact the admissions office at admissions@norwich.edu or 1 (802) 485-2001.

If you have questions about taking Summer School courses at �Ļ�Ӱ��, please contact the Summer School Coordinator at nusummerschool@norwich.edu or 1(802) 485-2354.

If you are a Prior �Ļ�Ӱ�� Attendee and have questions about registering for additional courses, contact the �Ļ�Ӱ�� Registrar’s Office at registrar@norwich.edu or 1 (802) 485-2035.