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
Norwich stood out to me because it's a place that comprehends the Army lifestyle, and all my professors genuinely invested in my academic success.
Justin Spangler
'24 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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I have always dreamed about graduating from Norwich University. Going to college was always on my bucket list and this was my motivation.
Kelley Lawrence
'16 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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I didn't choose Norwich; it chose me. I liked Norwich's unique military history, which I thought would provide a different perspective on world views.
Catherine Murtagh-Schaffer
'22 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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As a working professional in the MBA program, I could apply key learning concepts in real-time. I didn’t wait for graduation to return the knowledge to my employer.
Matthew Mansfield
'22 Master of Business Administration
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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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Justin Spangler
Kelley Lawrence
Catherine Murtagh-Schaffer
Matthew Mansfield
Aimee Plude