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’s online program fit perfectly for my lifestyle. It allowed me to continue working full-time to provide for my family while obtaining additional skillsets that would assist me in moving up within my firm.
Nathan Chang
'21 Master of Business Administration
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I feel confident that my Master of Science in Leadership degree from Norwich may catch an eye of a future employer who knows about the values of the University as well as its history.
Jessica Moisan
'19 Master of Science in Leadership
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I have been applying my classroom knowledge in my patient care on the floor, being more detailed in my search and advocating for appropriate and prompt care for patients under my care.
Ann Kolawole
'25 Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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The research techniques I learned help me every day. After starting my degree, the museum I interned at hired me to work for them.
Maria Faircloth
'22 Master of Arts in History
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I was attracted to the Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis program because of its relevance to my experiences downrange and my general interests as a whole.
Steve Grewell
'13 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Nathan Chang
Jessica Moisan
Ann Kolawole
Maria Faircloth
Steve Grewell