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've been able to participate in everything with my team, even show up early and do stuff with them and have fun. It’s nice to know I can juggle both. Like, hey, it's not as hard as people are trying to tell you it is.
Carlie Henning
'25 MS Criminal Justice
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I was able to apply the knowledge and experience gained from my strategic studies coursework to our actual mission set.
Scott Moore
'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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Norwich is unique in that it supports students across the country and provides a strong foundation for education both in person and online.
Jessica Rivait
'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
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I plan to use my degree as a catalyst in leadership advancement in my career.
Bridget Schwab
'24 Master of Science in Leadership
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I am a professional, and I do not have time and budget to quit my job and come to the U.S. to study on-campus. Thus it was a must for me to study online. When I read the details, I realized that Norwich has a really good online system.
Isil Tan
'18 Master of Business Administration
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Carlie Henning
Scott Moore
Jessica Rivait
Bridget Schwab
Isil Tan