March Leadership Challenge Weekend

Friday, March 27, 2026 until Sunday, March 29, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Norwich University
158 Harmon Dr
Northfield, VT 05663
United States

Beyond Your Average College Visit

Do you want to advance your leadership skills and experience the cadet military lifestyle at a distinguished Senior Military College?

Take part in this cadet lifestyle program for students interested in advancing their leadership skills through physical challenges.

For current high school students, grades 9-12

Leadership Challenge Weekend is 45 hours of action-packed leadership training and adventure showcasing our cadet lifestyle. Students will develop their leadership skills, practice teamwork, play in our Cyber War Room, and hear from outstanding leaders.

Activities may include our indoor climbing wall, hiking Paine Mountain, participating in the Leadership Reaction Course, water survival training, a physical fitness test, and drill and ceremony. From the climbing wall to the Cyber War Room, this is a weekend you will never forget.

Advance your leadership skills and experience our cadet military lifestyle at the oldest private military college in the country, the birthplace of ROTC, and a distinguished Senior Military College.

Cost
Registration is $100 and includes meals, lodging, uniforms & Norwich gear.

Transportation
A free shuttle is offered to students flying alone to Burlington International Airport (BTV). The student’s flight must arrive and depart from BTV. Flights must be scheduled to arrive before 2:00 p.m. on Friday and must be scheduled to depart after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Flight details must be submitted using the confirmation form (sent via email upon registration) no later than two weeks prior to the start of camp.

Please be aware that BTV is a small airport with limited services, and students may not stay overnight alone in the airport. There are no taxis or rideshare options in Northfield, VT, so transportation to and from campus must be arranged in advance.

Contact Information

Student Email Address*

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Student First Name*

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About You

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Please select the gender you identify with:*

Which campus lifestyle do you prefer?*

Which ROTC Branch do you prefer?

What high school do you attend?*

What is your anticipated college entry term*

What academic major are you most interested in*

Unit Commander or Career Counselor (Full Name):

Unit Commander or Career Counselor's Phone Number:

Travel Information

How will you be arriving to campus?

If a student is planning to fly alone and requires transportation to and from the Burlington Airport(BTV), the Admissions Staff can make transportation arrangements at no additional cost. The student’s flight must arrive and depart from the Burlington Vermont Airport (BTV). Flights must be scheduled to arrive before 2:00 p.m. on Friday and must be scheduled to depart after 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Please email flight itineraries, no later than two weeks before the event to nuleadership@norwich.edu.

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March Leadership Challenge Weekend

Do you want to advance your leadership skills and experience the cadet military lifestyle at a distinguished Senior Military College?