Homecoming General Information
What to Know about Homecoming 2026
HOMECOMING CENTRAL: Milano Ballroom
Make Milano Ballroom your first stop to check in and receive your commemorative homecoming gift. Staff can answer questions about Homecoming Weekend and many campus organizations. Vermont artisans and vendors will offer locally made products as souvenirs of your trip to the Hill.
LIVE-STREAMED EVENTS
Several traditional homecoming events will be available for you to enjoy without leaving the comfort of your living room! See the livestreamed event schedule (coming in Fall).
Reunion Gifts
Your class and the university may have already been in touch with updates about your reunion gift. You can also make a gift online at alumni.norwich.edu/make-a-gift.
Parking & Getting Around Campus
GENERAL PARKING:
Old Guard, Class of 1976, and general parking is available behind Shapiro Fieldhouse.
DISABILITY ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
Vehicles displaying an official disability placard will have access to the parking behind Plumley Armory and in Lot F on Friday and Saturday.
GOLF CART SERVICE:
Golf carts will be circulating campus on Friday and Saturday to assist those with mobility issues. We regret that we are unable to designate carts for individual use.
TAILGATE PARKING
Tailgate parking is available on Saturday on a first-come basis in the Kreitzberg Arena parking lot facing the arena’s south entrance.
- NOTE: All tailgating vehicles must be out of the Kreitzberg Arena Lot by 5PM to allow for Handicap parking for the 7PM Men’s Hockey game vs. Dartmouth College.
- NOTE: There will be cones placed for no parking areas. Cones that are moved for cars to park, will be towed.
TRAFFIC REMINDER:
Increased traffic in Northfield may slow down your travels. We strongly recommend you arrive an hour prior to any events you want to attend and plan your travel accordingly.
See Campus Map with Parking Areas
Pets
With the exception of service animals, animals are prohibited in all Norwich University buildings, on athletic fields and on surrounding areas (including sidelines and seating areas). This policy will be strictly enforced. Bringing an animal to any of these locations will result in denied entry.
Alcohol
Norwich University permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages only at approved events, in approved locations, and only when served by the official university caterer. We thank you for your understanding, cooperation and compliance!
Sugarbush Resort Events
Sugarbush Resort has gone cashless! Sugarbush no longer takes cash for food, beverages or other purchases. Debit, credit or mobile apps are the only forms of payment accepted. There are no ATM machines at the resort.
Dining Options
ALL-CLASS BBQ BUFFET
Plumley Armory
Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
$35.00 per person
BEER GARDEN (Hosted by Fins & Feathers) & FOOD TRUCKS
Central Street
Saturday 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
THE MILL
Snack bar serving burgers, sandwiches, salads in Wise Campus Center
Thursday-Saturday 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
DUNKIN DONUTS
in Wise Campus Center
Thursday-Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
PARTRIDGE PUB
in Wise Campus Center
Thursday-Saturday 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
GOOD MEASURE BREWING CONCESSIONS
Sabine Field, serving grilled foods, beverages, candy, and snacks on the east end of Sabine Field
Saturday 1:00 p.m. – third quarter of football game
Religious Services
For religious services on campus and in the area, contact Reverend William Wick, University Chaplain, at wwick@norwich.edu or 802-485-2128.
Shopping
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE BY FOLLETT
Located in the Wise Campus Center
Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday
5% discount for the Old Guard with medallion!
Visit www.bkstr.com for quality NU apparel and merchandise online.
UNIFORM STORE
Located in the Hayden Building adjacent to the Cyber Fusion Center.
Quality Corps of Cadets and military apparel, equipment, and accessories for purchase.
Thursday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday