Commencement and Commissioning
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
COMMENCEMENT 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Shapiro Field House
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
ROTC JOINT COMMISSIONING
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Shapiro Field House
Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
Important Planning Resources and Information
Plan your trip to Campus here: Campus Map, Directions, Trip Planning
We advise that you leave and arrive on campus as early as possible on the morning of Saturday, April 27th. We have heard reports of road construction on Rt. 12 between Northfield and Montpelier so if you are coming to Norwich from the North, you may need to take I-89 and get off at the Northfield exit (exit 5) instead of taking Rt. 12. Please check below for the most current construction updates and any possible delays.
Check roads, traffic, and construction here:
Vermont Agency of Transportation - Current Road Conditions
Current and Planned Highway Closures
Replay the 2024 Ceremonies and Keynote Speeches
2024 Commencement and Joint Commissioning Ceremonies were available for family and friends who were unable to attend in person via livestream.
2024 Commencement and Joint Commissioning Speakers
United States Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere announced as the 2024 Joint Commissioning Ceremony Speaker
Norwich University in honored to announce United States Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere as the Joint Commissioning Ceremony speaker for the graduating class of 2024.
Retired US Air Force General Lori Robinson Announced as the 2024 Commencement Speaker
Norwich University is honored to announce General Lori Robinson as the Commencement Speaker for the graduating class of 2024.
Commencement and Commissioning 2023
From the Norwich Newsroom
Norwich runner stops during race to help opponent suffering health crisis
As recognition for selfless actions during a cross country race this season, LtGen Broadmeadow, USMC (ret), 25th President of Norwich University, recently presented his first Presidential Coin to current Norwich student Cece Winters.
Dr. William "Bill" Clements appointed as chair of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council
Vermont Governor Phil Scott appointed William Clements, Ph.D., former Dean of Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies (CGCS) and criminal justice professor, as chair of the Vermont Criminal Justice Council (VCJC).
AI for the Greater Good: Vermont Sen. Peter Welch, Norwich University, and NUARI, Partner on Humanitarian Disaster Response Initiative
On November 16, 2024, the Norwich University AI Center, in collaboration with Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI), hosted a unique one-day event focused on "AI and Humanitarian Disaster Response" for high school students and new Norwich students hoping to learn about AI, all inspired by a challenge from Vermont Senator Peter Welch.