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 had the opportunity to work with some amazing young men and women over the course of my enrollment – often those individuals I doubt I would have had the opportunity to work in other settings.
Benjamin Bragdon
'18 Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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Now that I have completed the Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis program, I will be continuing my studies with Norwich into the Master of Arts in Diplomacy program. I owe the credit to Norwich for giving me the desire to continue my education.
Terry Cole
'12 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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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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I know that I can balance my personal, professional, and educational commitments while achieving the high standards that I set for myself.
Megan Roberts
'20 Master of Science in Leadership
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The MBA included much more group work than my earlier degrees, and I enjoyed that because it mirrors real life. You work with people from different backgrounds. Military, civilian, and corporate learn how to communicate and deliver together.
Matthew Bambrick
’10 MS in Business Continuity Management, ’12 MS in Information Assurance, ’24 MBA
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Benjamin Bragdon
Terry Cole
Andrew Kemp
Megan Roberts
Matthew Bambrick