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 am constantly working on projects in the UAE, Africa, Asia, and the U.S. and was able to put my knowledge to work immediately, particularly in cross-cultural communication and negotiation styles.
Angela Pashayan
'14 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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As I debated online with my Norwich classmates, I simultaneously began to have my students do the same. I can say that it truly expanded my approach to teaching.
Michelle Cash
'17 Master of Arts in History
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By gaining my degree from Norwich, I was able to commission in the Air Force and become a pilot.
Ethan Jensen
'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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I selected the strategic studies and defense analysis degree because it was not something that I had heard of in other schools and I understood the degree would set me apart from my peers when looking for future employment.
Melanie Soto
'19 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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The fundamentals learned in the MBA program provide a springboard that will allow me to dive deeper into business material that would have otherwise been very challenging to understand without the foundational knowledge provide by the MBA program.
Kenneth Lai
'15 Master of Business Administration
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Angela Pashayan
Michelle Cash
Ethan Jensen
Melanie Soto
Kenneth Lai