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
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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During my clinical experience, I was able to immediately apply what I learned in the classroom while talking with patients about their mental health issues.
Karl Weber
'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Norwich is unique in that it supports students across the country and provides a strong foundation for education both in person and online.
Jessica Rivait
'24 Master of Science in Nursing: Nurse Educator
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With my increased confidence from completing this program, I know I can hold a leading role within a nonprofit and, maybe someday, run one.
Emma Kaplan
'22 Master of Public Administration
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The way that they've implemented the online schooling system here is very engaged. We all have busy schedules, and each experience is unique. We tailor it to what we need. I really do enjoy being an online student athlete.
Jehric Hackney
'25 MS Leadership
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Jeremy Faller
Karl Weber
Jessica Rivait
Emma Kaplan
Jehric Hackney