Commencement and Commissioning 2025
![Image from past Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/500x258/public/2023-11/20220430-Commencement-109.jpg?h=ff4f6b52&itok=fRLjtRZR)
Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
COMMENCEMENT 2025
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:00 a.m.
Shapiro Field House
Doors open at 8:00 a.m.
ROTC JOINT COMMISSIONING
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 3:00 p.m.
Shapiro Field House
Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
Important Planning Resources and Information
Plan your trip to Campus here: Campus Map, Directions, Trip Planning
We advise that you leave and arrive on campus as early as possible on the morning of Saturday, April 27th. We have heard reports of road construction on Rt. 12 between Northfield and Montpelier so if you are coming to Norwich from the North, you may need to take I-89 and get off at the Northfield exit (exit 5) instead of taking Rt. 12. Please check below for the most current construction updates and any possible delays.
Check roads, traffic, and construction here:
Vermont Agency of Transportation - Current Road Conditions
Current and Planned Highway Closures
Replay the 2024 Ceremonies and Keynote Speeches
2024 Commencement and Joint Commissioning Ceremonies were available for family and friends who were unable to attend in person via livestream.
2024 Commencement and Joint Commissioning Speakers
![Image of Gen. Thomas A. Bussiere](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2024-03/gen-bussiere.jpg?h=5b210ad3&itok=Gx7a0Ios)
United States Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere announced as the 2024 Joint Commissioning Ceremony Speaker
Norwich University in honored to announce United States Air Force General Thomas A. Bussiere as the Joint Commissioning Ceremony speaker for the graduating class of 2024.
![Image of General Robinson, commencement speaker for 2024](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2024-02/General-Robinson-headshot.jpg?h=b4b4ef16&itok=MkbsUH9A)
Retired US Air Force General Lori Robinson Announced as the 2024 Commencement Speaker
Norwich University is honored to announce General Lori Robinson as the Commencement Speaker for the graduating class of 2024.
Commencement and Commissioning 2023
From the Norwich Newsroom
![Main Case](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2024-08/Main%20Case%201%5B14%5D.jpg?h=45e08be0&itok=aGkYOA3i)
Norwich University featured in College Football Hall of Fame exhibit
“From the Gridiron to the Battlefield” features Cadet memorabilia alongside Army’s Heisman winners, service uniform displays, and a tribute to Pat Tillman.
![President, LtGen Broadmeadow '83, USMC (Ret.) (Left), Phil Susmann – President of NUARI (Center), and retired US Senator Patrick Leahy (seated Right)](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2024-08/20240814%20AI%20Colloquium%20b-75.jpg?h=88f69718&itok=cmPLPekl)
Exploring the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science: Norwich University and NUARI's Colloquium on Collaboration and Innovation
By showcasing four pioneering testbeds and expert panel discussions, the colloquium underscored the institutions' dedication to advancing AI research and its practical applications, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and knowledge-sharing thrive.
![Cadet Rebecca Karis, NU Class of 2025](/sites/default/files/styles/260x260/public/2024-08/Karis.jpg?h=fa873421&itok=k3Ozo9xK)
Fifth-generation Army Cadet Rebecca Karis, NU ’25, speaks on continuing her family legacy
While at Cadet Summer Training, Cadet Karis reflects upon her family's legacy and her inspiration and drive to find success in the Corps of Cadets.