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
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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I chose Norwich because it offered something rare and distinguished among U.S. graduate fields. Norwich offered a unique chance to study the art, science, and vast applicability of diplomacy that I could not find anywhere else.
Natasha Starceski
'25 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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The government, foreign policy, and military side of Norwich made it seem like that would be a great institution to learn from. It turned out it was.
Kelso Horne
'20 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
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The professors became my mentors and gave me an edge in conducting viable academic research that will pay dividends throughout my next career.
Vincent Cole
'22 Master of Arts in History
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Joshua Hartley
Benitha Garrett
Natasha Starceski
Kelso Horne
Vincent Cole