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
Not only have so many faculty and staff served, but the coursework often reflects our military mindset. That gives Norwich a distinct advantage within the veteran and military community.
Frank Christopher Ofner
'20 Master of Arts in Military History
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Inspired by her husband's Marine Corp. career and her interest in military history, Jessica Colon finds opportunities and confidence through Norwich's military history program.
Jessica Colon
'19 Master of Arts in Military History
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Professors were available and more than willing to help. I was an individual student. I was Skyler Brown, not student number A007.
Skyler Brown
'22 Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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I was delighted to have great professors who had incredible public history backgrounds and were so invested in helping the students grow as aspiring museum professionals.
Rachel Lane
'21 Master of Arts in History
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I appreciated Norwich University's military culture, and they easily transferred much of my military experience into course credits to complement my degree.
Eric Dembinski
'25 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Frank Christopher Ofner
Jessica Colon
Skyler Brown
Rachel Lane
Eric Dembinski