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
With my increased confidence from completing this program, I know I can hold a leading role within a nonprofit and, maybe someday, run one.
Emma Kaplan
'22 Master of Public Administration
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I've been able to participate in everything with my team, even show up early and do stuff with them and have fun. It’s nice to know I can juggle both. Like, hey, it's not as hard as people are trying to tell you it is.
Carlie Henning
'25 MS Criminal Justice
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One thing I’m grateful for is the opportunity that the online program offers to people like me who would not have pursued a degree without flexibility. I do not regret one bit of my decision to pursue an online program.
Edith Koumbairia
'20 Master of Arts in International Relations
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The academic programs at Norwich mold their students into technical experts who become strong leaders serving in their respective fields.
Gonzalo Ciurlizza
'23 Master of Science in Information Systems
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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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Emma Kaplan
Carlie Henning
Edith Koumbairia
Gonzalo Ciurlizza
Michele Turner