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
I felt comfort in knowing that most of the online program's leadership and administration are the same professionals working at the traditional Norwich campus.
Kyle Hippley
'22 Master of Science in Nursing
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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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Norwich made the entire process straightforward, from applying and being accepted to understanding what to expect. The experience has been so positive that it’s truly reignited my passion for learning
Jim Cepeda
'24 MA Military History, '25 MA History — American History Concentration
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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 enjoy studying with students who are also veterans and learning from military leaders. What sealed the deal was Norwich's online cybersecurity program. I was able to transfer most of my credits and found working with the faculty to be very easy.
Jared Fox
'25 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
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Kyle Hippley
Gary Sweet
Jim Cepeda
Kyle Mathers
Jared Fox