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
What made Norwich stand out was that when I looked through the information, it wasn’t just structured as a checklist of academic requirements, there was really a sense of family.
Michele Turner
'12, Master of Science in Business Continuity
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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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It's my educational goal to pursue a doctorate degree. Earning a master's degree is the first step.
Matt Fitzsimmons
'18 Master of Arts in Military History
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Completing my PhD has been my biggest success since graduating from Norwich. I could not have achieved this goal without the knowledge and skills I gained by completing a master’s in military history.
Eileen Palma
'19 Master of Arts in Military History
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The faculty members were subject matter experts. Their academic and real-world experience made the courses challenging in a way that you were always bettering yourself and gaining relevant knowledge.
Christopher Wrubel
'14 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Michele Turner
Todd Boisvert
Matt Fitzsimmons
Eileen Palma
Christopher Wrubel