Norwich Online Military student

Welcome Military & Veteran Students

100% Online Programs | Yellow Ribbon School | Expert Faculty

Dedicated to Your Success

Norwich University is proud to support those who serve the United States and is committed to helping service members, veterans, and first responders achieve their education goals. With the convenience and flexibility to study 100% online, anytime, anywhere, you can earn a Norwich degree or certificate – no matter where you are stationed. Norwich is proud to offer veterans, active-duty service members, spouses of veterans, special military graduate assistance, and savings on tuition.

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Welcome Military, Veterans, and Your Families

As the birthplace of ROTC, we recognize the unique challenges and circumstances faced by you and members of the armed forces family. You and your spouse will be provided the support and flexibility you need to succeed as a college student no matter where you are in your military career. We bring the classroom to you, helping you and your family realize your potential and accomplish your goals. 

As you pursue your education at Norwich, remember that many of our courses are taught by expert faculty who are retired military personnel and can deliver additional insights and understanding of course content and your experiences. We are beyond proud that so many online students have found our program flexible enough to complete their degrees while on active duty and during deployment.


Military, Spouses, Veteran and First Responder Pricing 

All current service members (Active, Guard and Reserve), military spouses, veteran and first responder students will earn special discounted tuition pricing of $550/credit hour on all online master's programs, up to 33% off. As always, our online undergraduate programs remain at the Tuition Assistance rate of $250/credit hour. All tuition prices can be found here

You can find additional details and requirements here.

Military, Spouses, Veteran & First Responder Services

It is our mission to provide exceptional service and accessibility to our military students, including:
•    Transfer up to 90 Credits for Previous Undergraduate Coursework
•    Transfer up to 12 Credits for Military Training and Prior Coursework Towards a Master's Degree
•    Military Agreements & Partnerships Designed to Save You Time and Money Earning Your Degree
 

 

Norwich's Online Programs

Emphasizing the knowledge and leadership skills that can help you advance or transition your career, Norwich's online bachelor's degree programs can help you make your next move. Students can transfer up to 90 credits of previous college coursework or military training to complete a Norwich bachelor's program.

Bachelor's Programs include:

  • Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
  • Bachelor of Science National Security Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
  • Bachelor of Public Health
  • Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis: Available exclusively to members of the Special Operations Forces.

Norwich's online master's programs are acclaimed and accredited programs for professionals with a strong desire to advance their careers, serve their communities, and enrich their lives. Students can transfer up to 12 semester credits to complete a Norwich master's program.

Master's Programs include:

  • Master of Arts in Defense Policy
  • Master of Arts in Diplomacy (4 concentrations available)
  • Master of Arts in Global Affairs
  • Master of Arts in History (3 historical tracks available)
  • Master of Arts in International Relations (5 concentrations available)
  • Master of Arts in Military History (degree electives)
  • Master of Arts in Museum Administration
  • Master of Arts in Strategic Studies Master of Business Administration (6 concentrations available)
  • Master of Business Administration (7 concentrations available)
  • Master of Public Administration (8 concentrations available)
  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  • Master of Science in Cybersecurity (5 concentrations available)
  • Master of Science in Information Systems
  • Master of Science in Leadership (4 concentrations available)
  • Master of Science in Management (11 concentrations available)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (6 concentrations available)
  • Master of Public Health

Military Support and Agreements.

Get Mentored Toward Success

From application to graduation, we're dedicated to upholding the respect and dignity of our military students, veteran students and their families. Green Zone training is also made available to our faculty and staff to ensure servicemembers or veterans receive the appropriate online resources to support their ongoing success.

  • New Student Orientation and Welcome Center
  • Grammarly writing application
  • Tutor.com service account
  • Library and electronic eBooks

Specific Support Includes:

  • Military Education Benefits Coordinator: Shaun McCaughey, Associate Registrar and VA Certifying Official, is an essential point of contact who can help with questions about military and veteran benefits.
  • Admissions Advisor: Work one-on-one with a single person who can guide you through all the upfront processes and details including transfer credits, eligibility and tuition costs
  • Student Support Advisor: Your personal advocate for issues that may impact your academic experience, such as deployment, program requirements, course materials and university policies.
  • Library Research & Resource: Our distance-learning librarian and reference staff members provide research assistance via email, phone, and chat, and they can give you access to journal articles not available online.
  • Graduate Writing Center: Take advantage of online tools and resources and get tips and best practices from alumni through forums, modules and assignment reviews.

Additional Areas of Support Include: 

  • ADA Advocate and Coordinator 
  • Counselling and Emergency Services 
  • Net Price Calculator 
  • Tuition Assistance "Top-Up" 
  • eBenefits

Norwich has a number of agreements in place with the military that can save time and money in earning your degree. Our university has also earned military-affiliated recognitions that increase the value of your education. Below are just a few to note:

U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduates

Norwich University offers an exclusive pathway to a Master’s Degree for USAFA graduates that allows up to 12 credits to transfer into selected programs from coursework and cadet training.

West Point (USMA) graduates

Norwich University offers an exclusive pathway to a Master’s Degree for West Point graduates that allows up to 12 credits to transfer into selected programs from coursework and cadet training.

Army Transfer Credit

Norwich University offers college transfer credit based on your Army military experience and education, prior learning, workplace learning, professional courses and industry certification, and more.

Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense

The National Security Agency and Department of Homeland Security have designated Norwich University as a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education. To receive this designation, Norwich passed rigorous curriculum requirements and committed to producing cybersecurity professionals who will reduce vulnerabilities in our national infrastructure.

Defense Acquisition University (DAU)

Apply up to six graduate credits toward the project management concentration in the business administration or cybersecurity master's programs or the supply chain management and logistics concentration in the business administration program.

Joint Special Operations University (JSOU)

Joint Special Operations Force (SOF) operators can use previous training and education as transfer credit toward one of our online Bachelor's degree programs.

U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (SEA)

SEA graduates have the opportunity to enter into an online bachelor's or master's degree program with limited transfer credit lost.

Student Stories

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I am glad that I had the opportunity to pursue a college degree while in a combat environment.

Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne

'17 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

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I selected the strategic studies and defense analysis degree because it was not something that I had heard of in other schools and I understood the degree would set me apart from my peers when looking for future employment.

Melanie Soto

'19 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

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An MBA felt like a check in the block, whereas the leadership program fed my passion.

Todd Coulard

'22 Master of Science in Leadership

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By gaining my degree from Norwich, I was able to commission in the Air Force and become a pilot.

Ethan Jensen

'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies

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I chose Norwich because of its military-friendly program and convenient online platform.

Robert Cooper

'23 Master of Arts in History

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Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne

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Melanie Soto

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Todd Coulard

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Ethan Jensen

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Robert Cooper