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
Being an online course, I worked with professors and students from all over the world who had far different experiences and educations than I did. And so taking advantage of their knowledge and insight, was a huge benefit to the program.
Kyle Mathers
'22, Master of Arts Military History
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I have learned may things about myself including my drive to succeed. Through the group projects – to which I’ve always hated in the past – I have learned to be accommodating, tolerant, and not to sweat the small stuff.
Marcia Bryan
'16 Master of Business Administration
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Continuing my coursework while deployed to Jordan in 2020 was difficult for so many reasons. Norwich instructors were very understanding and, at times, helped me get through it one day at a time.
Jeremy Faller
'24 Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies
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The courses at Norwich are taught by doctorate level faculty and their experience and credentials were admirable.
Catherine Carroca
'17 Master of Science in Nursing
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During the length of my fifth class, I got the promotion to move from the operation side to the corporate side and have the opportunity to achieve my dream job.
Mai Nguyen Khac
'18 Master of Business Administration
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Kyle Mathers
Marcia Bryan
Jeremy Faller
Catherine Carroca
Mai Nguyen Khac