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
One thing I’m grateful for is the opportunity that the online program offers to people like me who would not have pursued a degree without flexibility. I do not regret one bit of my decision to pursue an online program.
Edith Koumbairia
'20 Master of Arts in International Relations
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I feel truly blessed to be in a position that allows me to make a difference in the lives of others. The foundation I've built at Norwich will undoubtedly enhance my career and lead to an even more fulfilling life ahead.
Edith Prophete
'25 Master of Science in Nursing: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Norwich extends the same courtesy to civilians as their military students when careers take you out of town and in areas without Internet. And when times got tough, I followed the Norwich mantra: I WILL TRY.
Jacque Shiner
Master of Public Administration
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Norwich's program is unique because it offers an online master's program with a thesis option, which is uncommon among online graduate programs.
Danielle Duggar
'23 Master of Arts in History
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Because of my education at Norwich, I was very fortunate to learn topics that I was actually applying (to my job). I could take the concepts and the work from the labs we did in class and apply them to real-world scenarios.
Thomas Sittmann
'21 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
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Edith Koumbairia
Edith Prophete
Jacque Shiner
Danielle Duggar
Thomas Sittmann