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
With a little time management and commitment to the degree, the online program is amazing and is well worth it.
Maki Farquharson
'24 Master of Science in Leadership
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To me, the motto of Norwich University, ‘I will try,’ means I can do what has not been done before, and I can continue to do it even when challenges arise. Norwich’s motto has become part of my character.
Crystal Durairaj
'09 Master of Public Administration
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A master’s degree transformed me into an even more effective international military operations planner and provided a broader strategic perspective in future assignments with a focus on international security.
Andy B. Anderson
'19 Master of Arts in International Relations
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With Norwich, I was applying what I learned immediately. There’s value in academic rigor. It’s not for everybody, and that’s part of the appeal.
Adam Thompson
'20 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Completing my PhD has been my biggest success since graduating from Norwich. I could not have achieved this goal without the knowledge and skills I gained by completing a master’s in military history.
Eileen Palma
'19 Master of Arts in Military History
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Maki Farquharson
Crystal Durairaj
Andy B. Anderson
Adam Thompson
Eileen Palma