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 selected the strategic studies and defense analysis degree because it was not something that I had heard of in other schools and I understood the degree would set me apart from my peers when looking for future employment.
Melanie Soto
'19 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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The courses at Norwich are taught by doctorate level faculty and their experience and credentials were admirable.
Catherine Carroca
'17 Master of Science in Nursing
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I achieved a dream that seemed so far away and impossible as a child. Norwich helped me realize a lifetime dream.
Morgan Gosling
'22 Master of Arts in Military History
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I've been able to participate in everything with my team, even show up early and do stuff with them and have fun. It’s nice to know I can juggle both. Like, hey, it's not as hard as people are trying to tell you it is.
Carlie Henning
'25 MS Criminal Justice
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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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Melanie Soto
Catherine Carroca
Morgan Gosling
Carlie Henning
Matthew Mansfield