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 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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Where Norwich says to excel, you do excel. Not only was I challenged, but I also achieved a level of comprehension and academic understanding that over my 40 years of government service, I thought I would never meet.
Tim Strong
'19 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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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 helped me enhance the knowledge I already had from my over twenty years of experience and undergrad course work and apply it.
Tiffany Jones
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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I am very fortunate to have had the opportunity to get both my bachelor's and master's degrees at Norwich University. I truly wanted to earn my degree, and the diplomacy program ensured I did.
Michael Rodriguez
'19 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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Eric Dembinski
Tim Strong
Gary Sweet
Tiffany Jones
Michael Rodriguez