Your Journey at Norwich Online Starts Now

Now that you have been accepted, the next step is to confirm your enrollment into Norwich University and your online program. Once you complete your enrollment form, you will be contacted by your Student Support Advisor, who will be your primary point of contact throughout your program. Your advisor can register you for your first course as soon as you complete the enrollment form.

To confirm your enrollment:

• Log in to your online application
• From the homepage, scroll down to view your online Enrollment Form
• Complete the fields

Federal Financial Aid

If you are looking to use Federal Financial Aid, you must submit your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. Norwich's school code is 003692.

Once Norwich's Office of Financial AId receives your application, they will put together your aid package and reach out with next steps. If you have any questions about applying for Federal Financial Aid, contact the Office of Financial Aid at cgcsfinaid@norwich.edu or 802-485-2850.

To learn more about your financial aid options, explore our financial information.

Veterans Benefits

To apply for your Veterans education benefits, complete the application on the VA benefit application website. You can find the form by clicking the “find your education benefit form” button. Once completed, send a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility to Norwich by email to smccaugh@norwich.edu, by fax to 802-485-2533, or by mail to the following address:

Norwich University 
Attn: Shaun McCaughey, VA Certifying Official 
PO Box 367 
Northfield, VT 05663

You can contact Shaun with any questions directly at (802) 485-3305

Tuition Assistance

If you’re using the military Tuition Assistance program, you need to apply separately for each course and your application must be submitted at least 14 days before the start of the course. For more information on applying for TA, visit the website respective to your service:

• Army
• Navy
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard
• Air Force and Space Force

Learn more about filing for TA with our detailed instructional overview document.

As you walk through the steps to getting started with your Norwich Online program, don't hesitate to contact your Student Support Advisor with any questions.

cgcsadvising@norwich.edu

Set up Your Norwich Account

Once you've completed your enrollment form, be sure to keep watch in your personal email account for the next steps toward getting into your classroom and preparing for the first day of class. Please note that these student account setup communications cannot be delivered to emails ending in .gov, .mil, or .edu. If you used one of these emails to complete your application, contact us at learn@norwich.edu to update your information with a personal email address.

Setting up your Norwich student email

• You will receive an email with step-by-step directions for setting up your Norwich email account
• If you don't not see this email within 24-48 hours of completing your enrollment form, be sure to check your spam/junk folder and contact us if you do not find it.

Norwich Account setup Guide: https://ssb.norwich.edu/WelcometoNorwich-GettingStartedGuide.pdf

Prepare for Day One of Class

Course Materials

Norwich University has partnered with Follett to ensure every student has every book needed for every class, by the first day of class. Our faculty will provide their course material selections to Follett, who in turn will prepare all books and course materials so they are available in Brightspace/D2L (the online classroom), accessible to you and ready to go for the first day of class.

To Learn more about Norwich ACCESS, click here: 
https://www.norwich.edu/offices/bursar/norwich-access-program 

To view our booklists, click here: 
https://online.norwich.edu/online/student-experience/student-support/resources-booklists

Learning Management System

At Norwich we utilize D2L Brightspace as our Learning Management System. This intuitive and dynamic platform will provide you with an exceptional learning experience where you have everything you need in one easy to use system. This classroom is where you will participate in discussions, upload assignments, take quizzes, interact with your instructor, and access additional resources. We have tutorial videos to help you get to know your new learning environment.

Brightspace/D2L Orientation video:
https://norwich.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=ded8c06b-99a9-48d5-b1fa-b1c9002a0e16
 

Prior to the beginning of each term, all students will receive an email notification with a link to view their eBill and pay online. You can access NUPay at any time to pay for your course(s) and fees, check your monthly statements, sign up for direct deposit for refunds, and add authorized payers to your account. You will need your Norwich username and password when accessing NUPay.

To view/pay your bill:

Go to NUPay (please note that this link will redirect you to an Ellucian portal)

Read our NU Pay Guide  for instructions on using this system.

If you have any questions about your bill, contact the Norwich Bursar's Office at bursargrad@norwich.edu.

Here at Norwich University we believe in building strong supportive relationships with students. You will be assigned a Student Support Advisor (SSA) to assist you in navigating your experience. From the day you enroll, your advisor will be laying the groundwork for a successful student experience. Feel free to reach out to them for degree planning, helpful tips and tricks, resources, and any and all questions you may have!

Your SSA will be reaching out to you shortly to schedule an introductory call and review your degree plan. During that call you can ask questions, make course selections, and learn more about classroom expectations. 

See our SSA Directory for more information by program.

This may be your first experience with online learning, and you may be wondering what it takes to be a successful online learner. The fact is the same qualities and skills that make you successful in your job will serve you well in our online programs. 

The Time Management Matrix is a great tool to use in adding school to an already busy life.

Every online student faces challenges that a traditional student does not. Our successful students make coursework a priority and schedule it into their routine. Below is a sample plan that can provide guidance on how your online coursework may fit into your life. 

Find our full list of Strategies for Success here.

As you prepare for the first day of class, and as you progress through your degree program, you have access to many Norwich resources.

We are here to help you succeed throughout your program and offer a variety of resources and staff members to get you through to graduation.

Online Learning Tips

We understand that earning a degree online can be challenging. So, we’ve put together a few tips that can help in your transition. Download our quick tips sheet.

ADA Accommodations

Before the start of your class, or even during your class, if you need accommodations, please contact cgcsada@norwich.edu.

Registrar's Office

To get in touch with the Registrar's Office, email registrargrad@norwich.edu or call 1-866-684-7237, option 5. They can assist with:

• Verification of enrollment
• VA Certificate of Eligibility
• Transcript requests

Bursar's Office

For questions regarding your bill or payment options, contact Norwich's Bursar Office at bursargrad@norwich.edu.

Virtual Residencies

Students attending Norwich University online will have the unique opportunity to enhance their career and educational goals by attending and participating in our Virtual Residency program. This optional residency is offered by Norwich University’s Research and Leadership Centers. Students can attend in person or virtually and participate in workshops and mentoring sessions while interacting with faculty, students, Norwich alumni, and speakers of the participating events. You can learn more about Norwich's Virtual Residencies by visiting online.norwich.edu/online/student-experience/virtual-residency.

Alumni Events

Our alumni are active around the world. Stay connected with Norwich alumni events in your area and subscribe to newsletters at alumni.norwich.edu.

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