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
In working with great people, I found a home at Norwich from my master’s degree.
Todd Boisvert
'19 Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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I selected the strategic studies and defense analysis degree because it was not something that I had heard of in other schools and I understood the degree would set me apart from my peers when looking for future employment.
Melanie Soto
'19 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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With a little time management and commitment to the degree, the online program is amazing and is well worth it.
Maki Farquharson
'24 Master of Science in Leadership
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Inspired by her husband's Marine Corp. career and her interest in military history, Jessica Colon finds opportunities and confidence through Norwich's military history program.
Jessica Colon
'19 Master of Arts in Military History
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I chose Norwich because it offered something rare and distinguished among U.S. graduate fields. Norwich offered a unique chance to study the art, science, and vast applicability of diplomacy that I could not find anywhere else.
Natasha Starceski
'25 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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Todd Boisvert
Melanie Soto
Maki Farquharson
Jessica Colon
Natasha Starceski