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 chose Norwich because of its strong reputation both academically and athletically, as well as the flexibility it gave me. The online program allows me to balance my studies with football effectively.

Henri Bourque

'25 Master of Business Administration

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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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Norwich University has made me a better person. I have gained up-to-date knowledge that I wouldn’t trade for gold.

Deborah Yemisi Ayodele

'21 Master of Science in Cybersecurity

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Norwich’s online program fit perfectly for my lifestyle. It allowed me to continue working full-time to provide for my family while obtaining additional skillsets that would assist me in moving up within my firm.

Nathan Chang

'21 Master of Business Administration

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