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 provided an online program that was just as challenging and effective as an in-person program would be while allowing me to complete my coursework from afar.

Austin Wrathall

'21 Master of Arts in History

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In working with great people, I found a home at Norwich from my master’s degree.

Todd Boisvert

'19 Master of Science in Criminal Justice

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I have been applying my classroom knowledge in my patient care on the floor, being more detailed in my search and advocating for appropriate and prompt care for patients under my care.

Ann Kolawole

'25 Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

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I chose Norwich because of its strong reputation both academically and athletically, as well as the flexibility it gave me. The online program allows me to balance my studies with football effectively.

Henri Bourque

'25 Master of Business Administration

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