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 professors at Norwich are incredibly passionate and professionals in their studies and want to communicate and help students throughout the programs.
Matthew Miller
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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I have learned may things about myself including my drive to succeed. Through the group projects – to which I’ve always hated in the past – I have learned to be accommodating, tolerant, and not to sweat the small stuff.
Marcia Bryan
'16 Master of Business Administration
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From the very beginning of submitting my application to graduation day, the one-on-one interaction with the faculty and staff made me feel a part of the Norwich family.
Steve Gonzalez
'16 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Norwich extends the same courtesy to civilians as their military students when careers take you out of town and in areas without Internet. And when times got tough, I followed the Norwich mantra: I WILL TRY.
Jacque Shiner
Master of Public Administration
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During my clinical experience, I was able to immediately apply what I learned in the classroom while talking with patients about their mental health issues.
Karl Weber
'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Matthew Miller
Marcia Bryan
Steve Gonzalez
Jacque Shiner
Karl Weber