Norwich University

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Norwich University – The Military College of Vermont

Former name	The American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy (1819–1834)
Motto	Essayons
Motto in English	I Will Try [1]
Type	Private senior military college
Established	August 6, 1819; 204 years ago (1819-08-06)
Endowment	$214 million[2]
President	Lt. Gen. John Broadmeadow, USMC (Ret.)
Academic staff	112
Undergraduates	2,100+
Postgraduates	1,300
Location	Northfield, Vermont , U.S.
Campus	Rural, 1,200 acres (490 ha)
Colors	Maroon & gold
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III Great Northeast Athletic Conference
Mascot	Alden Partridge
Website	www.norwich.edu

Norwich University – The Military College of Vermont is a private senior military college in Northfield, Vermont. It is the oldest private and senior military college in the United States and offers bachelor's and master's degrees on-campus and online. The university was founded in 1819 in Norwich, Vermont, as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy. It is the oldest of six senior military colleges and is recognized by the United States Department of Defense as the "Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve Officers' Training Corps).^[3]