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
I enjoyed the diversity of backgrounds of both my professors and fellow students, which allowed me to really expand my breadth of understanding outside of the military.
Michael Allard
'15 Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
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The fundamentals learned in the MBA program provide a springboard that will allow me to dive deeper into business material that would have otherwise been very challenging to understand without the foundational knowledge provide by the MBA program.
Kenneth Lai
'15 Master of Business Administration
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Inspired by her husband's Marine Corp. career and her interest in military history, Jessica Colon finds opportunities and confidence through Norwich's military history program.
Jessica Colon
'19 Master of Arts in Military History
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I am glad that I had the opportunity to pursue a college degree while in a combat environment.
Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne
'17 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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As the tagline for Norwich University says, "Expect Challenge. Achieve Distinction," do expect challenge, but also expect to be supported by your fellow classmates and instructors along the way.
Benjamin Robert Bradley
'24 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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Michael Allard
Kenneth Lai
Jessica Colon
Sergeant Major Thomas P. Payne
Benjamin Robert Bradley