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 taught me how to think. It taught me to question sources, to look beyond black and white answers, and to approach everything with compassion. During some of the hardest times in my life, Norwich gave me purpose.
Shannon Murphy
'20 Master of Arts in Military History
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I know that I can balance my personal, professional, and educational commitments while achieving the high standards that I set for myself.
Megan Roberts
'20 Master of Science in Leadership
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The interactive nature of the courses, which forced me to engage with other students, crushed my expectations and helped me see problems through lenses I generally would not have.
Brett Adams
'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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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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Continuing my coursework while deployed to Jordan in 2020 was difficult for so many reasons. Norwich instructors were very understanding and, at times, helped me get through it one day at a time.
Jeremy Faller
'24 Bachelor of Science in National Security Studies
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Shannon Murphy
Megan Roberts
Brett Adams
Steve Gonzalez
Jeremy Faller