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
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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Norwich stood out to me because it's a place that comprehends the Army lifestyle, and all my professors genuinely invested in my academic success.
Justin Spangler
'24 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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I will use this degree to advance my career in the future and take on further leadership roles.
Emily Oliver
'22 Master of Business Administration
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Changing careers in my 30s was hard, but doing this degree has helped tremendously. Without this program, it would have taken me longer to gain the knowledge base I needed to be proficient and excel in the cybersecurity field.
Gabriela Patterson
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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The academic requirements were appropriately demanding, the faculty was first-rate, and my fellow students brought shared interests and tremendous experience to the discussions.
Stephen Bryan
'23 Master of Arts in Military History
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Tim Strong
Justin Spangler
Emily Oliver
Gabriela Patterson
Stephen Bryan