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

The online program is built for busy professionals who have families and full-time jobs. The program's flexibility meant I could work classes into an already busy schedule.

Aimee Plude

'22 Master of Business Administration

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I will take the lessons I have learned and impart them to the youth of this country brave enough to volunteer to serve their country.

Joshua Gendron

'23 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

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My job is demanding in that I travel often for work. Being able to work on class work on the road was a big contributing factor.

Eli Willey

'17 Master of Business Administration

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There’s a difference between undergrad and grad, primarily because it's online and it's a lot more self-paced and self-studied. I think that what has really helped is that your classmates and the teacher are very accessible.

Sophia Righthouse

'26 Master of Arts in International Relations

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