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 program stands out because it is designed to accommodate the needs of working nurses while maintaining a rigorous curriculum that prepares graduates to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care.
Emily Churchill
'25 RN to BS in Nursing
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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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I was able to apply the skills that I learned and bring several large bureaucratic organizations together to reach a common goal.
Kevin Boyd
'13 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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I would likely not have been accepted into the Army without Norwich on my resume. I am incredibly thankful for that.
Rob Freas
'22 Master of Arts in International Relations
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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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Emily Churchill
Jesse Havard
Kevin Boyd
Rob Freas
Jehric Hackney