Norwich University Admissions

Admission Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from a nationally accredited (either by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)) undergraduate nursing program, or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
• An active license as a registered nurse in your state of practice that is unencumbered.
• If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
  • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) is required.*
  • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.*
  • The applicant holds a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a college/university/institution in which the primary language of instruction was English.
• International applicants who are not licensed as registered nurses in the U.S. must achieve a passing score on both the English and nursing sections of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) examination.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater on a 4.00 scale. (Applicants with a GPA below 3.00 must demonstrate a GPA of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 undergraduate hours of his/her nursing program.)
• Undergraduate courses in statistics and research.
• Graduate testing is not required.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

Tuition

• $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
  • We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
• $825 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process

A complete application consists of the following:

• Application form
• RN license
• Resume
• Official transcript of your conferred undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
• Letter of intent
  • This letter should include an introduction of yourself and your professional goals. In addition, it should cover the following areas: Current area of nursing practice, Reason for pursuing additional education, Ways you plan to apply your degree
• One letter of recommendation from a nurse leader/manager or supervisor that can attest to your readiness for all graduate-level work
  • The letter of recommendation should be submitted on professional letterhead
  • An additional letter of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director during the application review process

Post-Master's Nursing Certificates

Admission Requirements

• A current, unencumbered RN license in your state of practice.
• A Master of Science in Nursing degree from a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) nationally accredited program with a GPA of 3.0 or better required.
• Prerequisite courses completed within the past five years and prior to enrolling in certificate courses: NR548: Advanced Pathophysiology, NR552: Advanced Pharmacology, and NR553: Advanced Physical Assessment.

Tuition

• $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
  • We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
• $825 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process

A complete application consists of the following:

• Application form
• RN license
• Resume
• Official transcript of your conferred undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited university
• Letter of intent
  • This letter should include an introduction of yourself and your professional goals. In addition, it should cover the following areas: Current area of nursing practice, Reason for pursuing additional education, Ways you plan to apply your degree
• One letter of recommendation from a nurse leader/manager or supervisor that can attest to your readiness for all graduate-level work
  • The letter of recommendation should be submitted on professional letterhead
  • An additional letter of recommendation may be requested by the Program Director during the application review process

Admission Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tuition

• $250 per credit hour for active military
• $500 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process 

You will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed application form
• High school diploma or transcripts showing completion of high school
• College transcripts (including Joint Service Transcripts) if applicable

Master of Public Health

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
  • Statistics
  • Environmental science
  • Either an anatomy and physiology course, or an introduction to biology course (with or without lab)

Tuition

• $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
  • We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
• $750 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process

You will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed application form
• Transcripts from all institutions attended (including Joint Service Transcripts)
  • Transcripts should show successful completion of prerequisite courses

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Successful completion of the following prerequisite courses:
• PUBH 310 Public Health Evaluation Methods 
• PUBH 311 Public Health Research

Tuition

• $250 per credit hour for active military
• $500 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process 

You will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed application form
• Transcripts from all institutions attended (including Joint Service Transcripts)
• Transcripts should show successful completion of prerequisite courses

Stackable Public Health Graduate Certificates

Includes the following certificates:

1. Public Health Foundations
2. Healthcare Advocacy & Leadership
3. Public Health Promotion & Epidemiology
4. Global Health, Research & Practice
5. Public Health Disaster Response & Crisis Management

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
• For individuals who do not hold a Master of Public Health degree, each stackable certificate requires the completion of the prior stackable certificate(s).
  • Certificate 1 must be completed before Certificates 2 and/or 3
  • Certificates 1-3 must be completed before Certificate 4
  • Certificates 1-4 must be completed before Certificate 5

Tuition

• $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
  • We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
• $750 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process

You will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed application form
• Transcripts from all institutions attended (including Joint Service Transcripts)

Post-Master’s Certificate in Community and Public Health

Admission Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

Tuition

• $550 per credit hour for military, veterans, first responders and some Federal employees
  • We have added MORE available discounts (Federal agencies) see: https://online.norwich.edu/online/military/military-first-responders-and-federal-discounts
• $750 per credit hour for non-military

Application Process

You will be required to submit the following items:

• Completed application form
• Transcripts showing completion of a Master of Science in Nursing degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale

U.S. Defense Department Tuition Assistance Program

The U.S. Defense Department’s Tuition Assistance (TA) program can assist with the cost of tuition for Norwich University's online programs to eligible active duty, reserve, and National Guard personnel. The amount may not exceed $250/credit hour. You may even be able to combine TA money with funds from the GI Bill® to help offset the difference.

Norwich University directs Service members to speak with their Educational Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their Military Service and receive approval prior to enrollment at Norwich.

Learn more about the TA program.

Tuition Assistance Point of Contact at Norwich University 

Shaun McCaughey
Associate Registrar
smccaugh@norwich.edu
Phone: 802-485-3305
Fax: 802-485-2533

GI Bill

Veterans and active-duty, guard and reserve service members, as well as their spouses and dependents, can use a variety of GI Bills to help fund their education.

Learn more about your GI Bill options.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Designed by the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, this program aims for the VA and degree-granting institutions to pay the difference between what is covered by GI Bill® benefits and the total cost of the program. The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is automatically applied if your tuition costs exceed the maximum state cap for tuition reimbursement and if you are qualified for the Post 9/11 GI Bill® at the 100% rate. Not all students are eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Given the recent changes to the GI Bill®, you may not find it necessary to use the Yellow Ribbon Program depending on the tuition costs of your chosen Norwich online degree program. It does not apply for active-duty personnel, their spouses, or Veterans receiving less than 100% of the benefit.

We're proud to contribute the maximum percentage rate of 50%, and we don't have program limits or student enrollment caps for the program - we work to make your private education very affordable.

Learn more about the Yellow Ribbon program.

Post-9/11 GI Bill® Benefits

If you are a qualified service member, you can transfer all 36 months or a portion of your Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits to a spouse or child. The DOD approves a transfer of benefits.

Learn more about transferring Post-9/11 GI Bill® benefits.

Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) 

If you are the child or spouse of a Veteran or service member who has died, is captured or missing or has disabilities, you may be able to receive between 36 and 455 months of benefits to pay for school or job training through the DEA program - also called Chapter 35.  

Learn more about Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance.