Do You Need to Be in the Military?
Although Norwich is famous for its Corps of Cadets and military lifestyle on campus, civilian students thrive here, too. Our online student population is a mix of both military-affiliated students and others with no military connections at all.
For 200 years, Norwich University’s Guiding Values and mission have helped create an atmosphere of excellence. We are the nation’s oldest private military college and the birthplace of ROTC, serving a diverse student body that reflects the world today, civilian, military career-focused, and online.
The simple answer is no, you do not need to be in the military or associated with the military in any way to be a Norwich Online student.
Since 1997, our online student body has been composed of people from all over the world. Our students are business professionals, servicemembers on deployment, federal, state or city employees looking to advance their careers, veterans, first responders, hobbyists, and so much more! Offering bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and professional development certificates, Norwich Online graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation and the world.
Student Testimonials
Being an online course, I worked with professors and students from all over the world who had far different experiences and educations than I did. And so taking advantage of their knowledge and insight, was a huge benefit to the program.
Kyle Mathers
'22, Master of Arts Military History
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I chose Norwich because of its strong reputation both academically and athletically, as well as the flexibility it gave me. The online program allows me to balance my studies with football effectively.
Henri Bourque
'25 Master of Business Administration
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I know that I can balance my personal, professional, and educational commitments while achieving the high standards that I set for myself.
Megan Roberts
'20 Master of Science in Leadership
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My degree helped further my self-development and helped me address the gaps in my knowledge that I need to advance into the next executive stage in my career.
Gary Sweet
'22 Master of Business Administration
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My degree will provide me with the deeper insight I need as an HR executive to make effective organizational design and leadership decisions over the years to come.
Conor Sweeney
'25 Master of Business Administration
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Kyle Mathers
Henri Bourque
Megan Roberts
Gary Sweet
Conor Sweeney