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Detachment 867 Norwich University · Cadets · 867
AFROTC in Northfield, VT runs out of Norwich University as the Detachment 867 Norwich University.
About this program
Detachment 867 Norwich University is the AFROTC detachment hosted at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from this campus since 1947. Norwich University is one of the nation's six Senior Military Colleges, which gives this program a distinct corps-of-cadets identity rather than a standard ROTC battalion footprint.
The detachment pulls cadets from University of Vermont, Saint Michael's College, Vermont State University, and Castleton University alongside its host enrollment. GMC and POC coursework is taught in the host classrooms; cross-town cadets ride consortium shuttles or self-commute to PT and labs.
Cadets can pursue AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition) or, once on contract, AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap). Norwich University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Scholarships available here
Tuition + fees capped at $18,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026. Award type is fixed at selection - no upgrades.
Service obligation: 4 years
In-College Scholarship Program for freshmen/sophomores already enrolled in AFROTC. Merit-based with fall and spring selection phases; same capped/uncapped structure as HSSP plus the $10,000/yr housing conversion. The General Charles McGee Leadership Award (CMLA) covers non-scholarship cadets who receive an enrollment allocation.
Service obligation: 4 years
Tuition + fees capped at $36,000/yr, plus $900/yr textbook allowance and monthly stipend ($300-$500); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Type 4 replaced the old in-state Type 7 award in the current HSSP structure. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, GPA 3.3. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026.
Service obligation: 4 years
Full tuition with no cap + $900/yr textbook allowance + monthly stipend ($300 freshman to $500 senior); may convert to a housing scholarship (up to $10,000/yr). Most competitive tier. AY27-28 minimums: SAT 1310 / ACT 28 / CLT 93, unweighted GPA 3.3, single test sitting. Window: July 1 - December 11, 2026; two boards (Oct 2026, Mar 2027). 4-year active-duty obligation (longer for rated career fields).
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through Detachment 867 Norwich University by commuting to Norwich University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Norwich University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Norwich University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Norwich University.
Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Norwich University.
Contact & location
Located at: Norwich University, Northfield, VT 05663-1035
Air Force ROTC FAQ
Where is Detachment 867 Norwich University located?
Detachment 867 Norwich University is hosted at Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont. The detachment's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Norwich University campus.
Is Norwich University a Senior Military College?
Yes — Norwich University is one of the six Senior Military Colleges recognized in 10 U.S. Code §2111a. The corps of cadets is the dominant ROTC delivery model on campus, and cadets live in the corps rather than commuting in for ROTC events.
Which colleges and universities can attend Detachment 867 Norwich University?
In addition to Norwich University, students enrolled at University of Vermont, Saint Michael's College, Vermont State University, and Castleton University can contract through Detachment 867 Norwich University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through Detachment 867 Norwich University?
AFROTC cadets at this detachment compete for AFROTC HSSP Type 1 (full tuition), AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC HSSP Type 7 (in-state), ICSP (in-college). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the AFROTC summer training for cadets at Detachment 867 Norwich University?
Between sophomore and junior year, cadets compete for slots at AFROTC Field Training at Maxwell AFB — the gate that converts a GMC cadet into a POC contracted cadet.
Can students at other schools join Detachment 867 Norwich University?
Yes — Detachment 867 Norwich University accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Castleton University, Vermont State University, Saint Michael's College, University of Vermont. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through Detachment 867 Norwich University as any major?
Air Force programs accept students from most academic majors at Norwich University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was Detachment 867 Norwich University founded?
Detachment 867 Norwich University was established in 1947.
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