Membership in the Corps of Cadets

All members of the Norwich University Corps of Cadets (NUCC) must demonstrate progress and successfully complete their chosen academic program in accordance with the degree requirements published in the Norwich University Catalog; participate in the Corps of Cadets; demonstrate progress towards meeting and achieving the required physical fitness standards; participate in one of the service Reserve Officer Training Programs (Army, Navy, Marines or Air Force); live by our Norwich Guiding Values and Student Rules and Regulations to include fulfilling any sanctions for disciplinary infractions. Note: The ROTC participation requirement is predicated on the successful completion of six sequential and progressive semesters of ROTC.

Norwich University Corps of Cadets Guidelines for Entry

Successful matriculation into and retention in the Norwich University Corps of Cadets requires preparation and determination in the five areas stated below.

  • Character—The candidate must be of good character as evidenced by the ability and desire to live by our Honor Code, which simply requires that a cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, nor tolerate those who do. The Guiding Values of Norwich University are included in this correspondence—read them carefully. We measure your character by your willingness to fully engage these principles.
  • Academic—By virtue of your admission to Norwich, either as a traditional freshman or transfer student, you meet our academic standards. Retention as a member of the NUCC (in full standing and able to hold rank) requires you to maintain a 2.0 GPA.
  • Medical—Candidates must complete a medical examination and return by June 1st. The appropriate forms are in the New Student Information Packet (NSIP) which you will receive after submitting your deposit.
  • Psychological/emotional—Making the transition to college life can be an extremely stressful time often complicated by unforeseen changes in sleep patterns, nutrition, and other factors that affect a student’s daily functioning. Although not disqualifying, conditions such as diagnosed depression, bipolar disorder, and attention deficit disorder might contribute an additional risk to your success. Should you have concerns in this area, we request you consult with your attending physician and share your specific needs with our staff:
    • Dr. Craig Sullivan of Green Mountain Family Practice
    • Professor Paula Gills—Director of the Learning Suppor
    • Dr. Mel Miller—Director of Counseling Services
    Contact information is in the New Student Information Packet.
  • Physical Fitness—Body Mass Index (height and weight) identifies potential health risks and shall be used a guide (See Table 1) to assess your readiness for entry into the Corps of Cadets. Candidates entering the corps are required to complete the Physical Fitness Assessment and return no later then June 1st. This form can be found in the New Student Information Packet. The test consists of three events: the pushup, the sit-up, and a two-mile run. We encourage candidates to ask their high school physical education teacher, coach or a personal fitness trainer to administer the three-event test and submit the results to the Deputy Commandant for prescreening and unit assignment. All recruits are expected to immediately participate in a wide variety of physical activities to include: wind sprints, long distance runs initially at 2–2.5 miles and increasing in length from the first week, calisthenics, strength training, relay races, rappelling, hill climbing, rock climbing, marching, drill and ceremony with a rifle, and swimming (at minimum candidate must be capable of wading and/or floating in water up to chest high). Candidates must have the endurance to sustain significant aerobic activity for 40 to 60 minutes. Throughout your time as a cadet you will be expected to increase your level of fitness. Hence we have a set of progressing standards based upon a standard four-year degree program.
NUPFT Minimum Standards
  Pushups (M/F) Sit-ups (M/F) 2-Mile Run (M/F)
Preadmission 30/10 45/45 17:00/19:45
Freshman year (50% std) 35/13 47/47 16:36/19:42
Sophomore Year 38/15 50/50 16:20/19:20
Junior Year 40/17 52/52 16:05/19:05
Senior Year (60% std) 42/19 56/56 15:54/18:54

Table 1 - Height/Weight (Screening Table Weight) Screening. We encourage candidates to review this chart and assess their Body Mass Index (height and weight by age and gender) as compared to these guidelines.

Height Male Age Female Age
  17-20 21-27 28-39 17-20 21-27 28-39
58 130 133 137      
59 133 137 143      
60 158 163 167 137 143 147
61 163 167 170 143 147 150
62 167 172 177 147 150 153
63 172 177 181 150 153 156
64 177 181 185 153 156 159
65 181 185 189 156 159 163
66 184 189 197 159 163 167
67 189 195 200 163 167 172
68 195 200 203 167 172 177
69 200 203 207 172 177 182
70 203 207 215 177 182 187
71 207 215 220 182 187 194
72 215 220 228 187 194 198
73 222 228 235 194 198 203
74 228 235 243 198 203 208
75 236 243 249 203 208 209
76 242 249 257 208 209 213
77 249 257 265 209 213 219
78 257 265 273 213 219 223
79 265 273 280 219 223 229
80 273 280 289 223 229 235

How to Measure: Height is measured in stocking feet (without shoes) standing on a flat surface with chin parallel to the floor. Body should be straight but not rigid, similar to the position of attention. Measurement rounded to the nearest inch. Weight is measured in socks, PT shorts and tee shirt.

Notes

  1. These prescribed standards allow an additional 20% above Army Standards.
  2. A cadet pursuing a commission in one of the services must meet service specific height / weight, physical and medical requirements prior to appointment as an officer in their respective service.
  3. Candidates who participate in sports with other heavy athletes (e.g., a wrestler in an upper weight class or a football lineman) may exceed these guidelines and because of conditioning and ability may be able to meet or exceed all NUCC physical requirements.