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 have truly grown professionally from Norwich’s MSN program. I have a better understanding of myself as a leader. I have been able to improve my skills leadership, mentoring, presenting, and improvement work.
Laurel Ghose
'19 Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Systems Leadership
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Personally, the [history] program renewed my interest in research, critical thinking, and writing.
Tiffany Sakahar-Peterson
'17 Master of Arts in History
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Integrity and consistency build respect. Norwich drilled that into me, and it’s something I try to pass on.
Andrew Kemp
'26 Master of Arts in Museum Administration
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By gaining my degree from Norwich, I was able to commission in the Air Force and become a pilot.
Ethan Jensen
'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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Norwich taught me how to think. It taught me to question sources, to look beyond black and white answers, and to approach everything with compassion. During some of the hardest times in my life, Norwich gave me purpose.
Shannon Murphy
'20 Master of Arts in Military History
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Laurel Ghose
Tiffany Sakahar-Peterson
Andrew Kemp
Ethan Jensen
Shannon Murphy