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 had a dream: to become a Marine officer like my grandfather and great-grandfather before me, and I saw Norwich as the path to get there. The institution taught me to push myself harder than I thought possible,"
Conor Nelson
'26 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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"The one, six credit course at Norwich University was what I was looking for, taking only one course at a time provides a good balance in working a full-time job, taking care of personal life matters, and having plenty of time to study and do homework."
Brandon. E. Washington
'26 Master of Public Administration - Critical Infrastructure Protection & Cybercrime
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One of the key things to me for having a Norwich education is the name that comes with it; there’s pride and tradition that comes with having a Norwich University diploma.
Julie Scribner
'15 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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It has allowed me to have a rather seamless transition from active duty to the civilian sector and rise above my peer group into senior management.
Jesse Havard
'18 Master of Business Administration
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My goal is to have the credibility with a degree in leadership, so when I’m at meetings with peers or training courses, I can say, ‘I know this area well, and here’s why.
Justin Baum
'27 Master of Science in Leadership
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Conor Nelson
Brandon. E. Washington
Julie Scribner
Jesse Havard
Justin Baum