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’s program stood out because its curricula appeared to be well balanced and very straightforward.
Jim Moschgat
'21 Master of Science in Leadership
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I’m most proud of being recognized as a person people come to for insights that can’t just be Googled. I can give someone the feel for what’s normal when we’re looking at another country. What should be expected, and what should raise questions.
Kirsten Derynioski
'06 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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In high school, Joshua Hartley defended attacks on the gridiron as an offensive lineman. At Norwich, the computer programming phenom studied network defense for malware, cyber attacks, and other malfeasance as a CSIA major.
Joshua Hartley
'16 Computer Security & Information Assurance
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The faculty provided a learning experience that was student-centered and rich with support. I believe that I am well prepared to take on the new challenges ahead in my career as a nurse educator because of the education that I gained at Norwich University
Benitha Garrett
'15 Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Systems Leadership
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The academic programs at Norwich mold their students into technical experts who become strong leaders serving in their respective fields.
Gonzalo Ciurlizza
'23 Master of Science in Information Systems
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Jim Moschgat
Kirsten Derynioski
Joshua Hartley
Benitha Garrett
Gonzalo Ciurlizza