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
The Norwich writing center was the most valuable resource I could have ever used. They paired me with a former student who helped me rework my thought process regarding writing and get myself to the level I needed to be.
William Griffin
'22 Master of Arts in Military History
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The online format helps me to learn everything. There's no stress about getting assignments in because you have a week to do everything. It's great.
Olivia King
'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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The program seemed well situated for someone with a professional career and was relatively self-paced.
Col Adam Rice
'24 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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I chose Norwich due to the college's legacy of being one of the oldest military institutions in the US. Norwich is well known for being a powerhouse of cybersecurity.
Adam Zuckerman
'25 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Systems
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William Griffin
Olivia King
Matthew Bambrick
Col Adam Rice
Adam Zuckerman