Student Consumer Information
Accreditation
Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.
To receive a copy for review of Norwich University’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email NEASC:
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- 209 Burlington Road, Suite 201
- Bedford, MA 01730
- cihe@neasc.org
- (781) 541-5414
Norwich University is also recognized and authorized to conduct business by the State of Vermont and regulated by the Vermont Department of Education through the Vermont State Board of Education.
To receive a copy for review of Norwich University’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email those agencies using the information below:
- Office of the Secretary of State
- 128 State St.
- Montpelier, VT 05633-1101
- jim.condos@sec.state.vt.us
- Phone: (802) 828-2363
- Toll-Free: (800) 439-8683
- Fax: (802) 828-2496
- Vermont Department of Education
- Licensing & Professional Standards
- 120 State Street
- Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
- DOE-EdInfo@state.vt.us
- Phone: (802) 828-2445
- Vermont State Board of Education
- 120 State Street
- Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
- carol.c.king@state.vt.us
- Phone: (802) 828-5101
Program & Centers of Excellence Accreditation
Several academic programs and centers at Norwich are accredited by program-specific agencies and government agencies.
- Accounting
- Athletic Training education
- Center of Excellence in Computer Security
- Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Computer Security and Information Assurance
- Computer Science
- Criminal Justice
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Management
- Master of Architecture
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nursing
- Physical Education
- Teacher Education Licensure
School of Architecture + Art
Master of Architecture (MArch)
The Master of Architecture program is accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).
To receive a copy for review of the MArch Program’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email NAAB:
- National Architectural Accrediting Board
- 1735 New York Avenue, NW
- Washington, DC 20036
- info@naab.org
- (202) 783-2007
David Crawford School of Engineering
The following engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET):
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
To receive a copy for review of the accreditation information for any of these engineering programs, mail a written request, phone, or email ABET:
- ABET, Inc.
- 111 Market Place, Suite 1050
- Baltimore, MD 21202
- accreditation@abet.org
- (410) 347-7700
School of Business and Management
The undergraduate Business and Management programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). These programs include:
Accounting
Computer Science
Computer Security and Information Assurance
Engineering Management
Management
To receive a copy for review of the Business and Management accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email ACBSP:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- 11520 W. 119th St.
- Overland Park, KS 66213
- info@acbsp.org
- (913) 339-9356
Center of Excellence in Computer Security
Center of Excellence in Digital Forensics
College of Graduate and Continuing Studies
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), formerly known as the Association of Business Schools and Programs.
To receive a copy for review of the MBA Program’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email ACBSP:
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
- 11520 W. 119th St.
- Overland Park, KS 66213
- info@acbsp.org
- (913) 339-9356
Master of Science in Nursing
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
To receive a copy for review of the MSN Program’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email CCNE:
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530
- Washington, DC 20036
- ccrowell@aacn.nche.edu
- (202) 463-6930
State authorization of online programs:
- Maryland
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- Norwich University is registered with the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Norwich University is subject to investigation of complaints by the Office of the Attorney General of the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
- Minnesota
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- Norwich University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.
- Texas
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- Norwich University is not regulated in Texas under Chapter 132 of the Texas Education Code.
Complaint Process for Online or Distance Students
- Pursuant to the United States Department of Education's Program Integrity Rule, an institution offering distance education must provide enrolled and prospective students with contact information for filing complaints with its accrediting agency and with the appropriate state agency for handling complaints in the student's state. Students are encouraged to utilize the institution's internal complaint or review policies and procedures prior to filing a complaint with the state agency or agencies. The link here provides a list of contacts for state agencies.
School of Mathematics and Sciences
Athletic Training Education
The Athletic Training Education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
The program is officially recognized as having met standards established by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association.
To receive a copy for review of the Athletic Training Education Program’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email CAATE:
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
- 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006
- Round Rock, TX 78664
- Email form
- (512) 733-9700
Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
To receive a copy for review of the BSN Program’s accreditation information, mail a written request, phone, or email CCNE:
- American Association of Colleges of Nursing
- One Dupont Circle, NW Suite 530
- Washington, DC 20036
- Staff email directory
- Phone: (202) 463-6930
- Fax: (202) 785-8320
Physical Education
The Physical Education program has been awarded Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA) by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators.
School of Social Sciences
Criminal Justice
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Education under its Policy Career Incentive Pay Program (PCIPP).
To receive a copy for review of the BACJ Program’s PCIPP approval, mail a written request, phone, or email the Massachusetts Department of Education:
- Massachusetts Department of Education
- One Ashburton Place, Room 1401
- Boston, MA 02108
- General email form
- Phone: (617) 994-6950
- Fax: (617) 727-0955 or (617) 727-6656
Teacher Education Licensure
The Education program has been awarded Results Oriented Program Approval (ROPA) by the Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators.