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 Honor Code has always strongly influenced me, particularly the concept of integrity and doing the right thing even when no one is looking. That strongly carries into my work and how I interact with my patients.
Heather Cohen
'22 Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
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Going to Norwich means you are actively choosing to excel beyond the academic standards of many other colleges to sharpen your leadership toolset.
Thomas Rouan
'22 Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies
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Every advisor, teacher, and counselor throughout my degree completion was heavily invested in helping me succeed in the classes and helping me to craft and refine the skills [needed] for a career in national security.
Ryan Leonard
'21 Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies
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The government, foreign policy, and military side of Norwich made it seem like that would be a great institution to learn from. It turned out it was.
Kelso Horne
'20 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
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Stereotypes exist and I want to break them. As an Eastern European woman, I was raised to be a housewife. I didn’t want that; I wanted to make my own money. I want to demonstrate that as a woman, as someone with ADHD, you can do it.
Ilona Letran
'25 Master of Arts in Global Affairs
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Heather Cohen
Thomas Rouan
Ryan Leonard
Kelso Horne
Ilona Letran