Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies offers master’s and bachelor’s degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs for working adults and lifelong learners. Designed to accommodate your varied work schedules and lifestyles, our programs are delivered through NU Online, a virtual and highly interactive learning platform connecting Norwich’s exceptional faculty and curricula to students across the country and the world.
Like you, Norwich University is always looking ahead to anticipate change and be prepared.
So it’s no surprise that Norwich is one of the first universities to recognize that education can go beyond the traditional classroom. For over 25 years, we have delivered online education to thousands of individuals like yourself, from around the world.
Norwich’s master’s, bachelor’s and certificate programs are designed to accommodate your busy work and life schedules and the online learning platform provides a highly interactive format that is ideal when connecting with your faculty and fellow students.
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Since 1819, Norwich University has created an atmosphere of innovation and excellence. Norwich is the nation’s oldest private military college and the birthplace of ROTC, serving a diverse student body that reflects today's world.
From being the nation’s first private college to offer civil engineering instruction to being one of the first institutions to receive designation as an NSA Center of Excellence in Information Security Education, Norwich has been leading the charge in higher education since its founding in 1819.
You want an online education designed to give you a step up and work at your pace. This is why Norwich Online has so many successful student stories from around the world. Norwich’s online undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs extend and build upon the University’s pioneering legacy and prepare motivated students for leadership roles in today’s most critical fields.
You want your school to meet you where you’re at right now. Norwich Online understands that you may not be able to “go away” to college to pursue a degree that is desirable to your future goals. That is why Norwich aims to provide the same classroom experience in a virtual setting. Whether you take classes in your local coffee shop, from the comfort of your bedroom or while caring for your family, Norwich Online is proud to meet you in a place that fits your needs.
Through relevant academic programs, engaged faculty, and a personalized educational experience, Norwich University's College of Graduate and Continuing Studies has created a dynamic learning environment that empowers adult learners to effect positive change in their lives, the organizations in which they work and the communities where they live.
Underlying our mission is a set of shared values and beliefs that both informs our teaching and drives our growth as an institution:
Leadership and service - We believe that positive change begins with those who lead, and to be an effective leader, you must be willing and committed to serve a purpose greater than yourself. All of our programs emphasize the development of core leadership qualities: a strong ethical foundation, a strategic mindset, a global perspective, the ability to communicate with clarity and impact, and an overriding commitment to service.
Thinking and acting - Knowing what to do is important. Knowing how to do it is just as essential. Through a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with real-world experience and practice, we help our students become in-depth thinkers and strategic doers who bring tangible value to their workplaces and communities.
Lifelong learning - We believe the pursuit of knowledge should be an ongoing endeavor and offer a wide range of academic programs that meet students at various stages of their careers and lives. Whether students are seeking professional advancement or personal fulfillment (or both), our programs are designed to facilitate lifelong learning and continued self-improvement.
Challenge and support - We believe that most things worth doing require hard work - a belief summed up in our institutional motto: Expect challenge. Achieve distinction. Our goal as a college is to push our students to their personal best while providing them with the support they need to be successful. They will experience this support as a student and beyond as a member of our Norwich alumni community.
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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During the length of my fifth class, I got the promotion to move from the operation side to the corporate side and have the opportunity to achieve my dream job.
Mai Nguyen Khac
'18 Master of Business Administration
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The professors at Norwich are incredibly passionate and professionals in their studies and want to communicate and help students throughout the programs.
Matthew Miller
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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One of the key things to me for having a Norwich education is the name that comes with it; there’s pride and tradition that comes with having a Norwich University diploma.
Julie Scribner
'15 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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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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Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne
Mai Nguyen Khac
Matthew Miller
Julie Scribner
Melanie Soto
Our rigorous academic programs deliver highly relevant curricula developed by subject matter experts from around the world. Taught by experienced faculty with specialized training in online teaching, our programs position students for advancement and success in their professional, personal, and civic lives.
For over two centuries, Norwich has been a pioneer in higher education and a proven training ground for leaders in a broad range of industries who are committed to effecting positive change in their organizations and the world at large.
