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
Norwich has such a prestigious reputation and some very convincing choices for graduate programs. The history along with the willingness of the staff and student participation in the classroom is something that makes a Norwich student feel at home.
Gabriel Galindo
'16 Master of Public Administration
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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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To me, the motto of Norwich University, ‘I will try,’ means I can do what has not been done before, and I can continue to do it even when challenges arise. Norwich’s motto has become part of my character.
Crystal Durairaj
'09 Master of Public Administration
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I appreciated Norwich University's military culture, and they easily transferred much of my military experience into course credits to complement my degree.
Eric Dembinski
'25 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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While deployed, I probably will not have service for a week or two, and the instructors and professors have been very helpful if I [have to] submit work late or early.
Staff Sergeant Alaxey Germanovich
Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Gabriel Galindo
Scott Moore
Crystal Durairaj
Eric Dembinski
Staff Sergeant Alaxey Germanovich