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 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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As I debated online with my Norwich classmates, I simultaneously began to have my students do the same. I can say that it truly expanded my approach to teaching.
Michelle Cash
'17 Master of Arts in History
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As Chief of Police, I have always believed in leading by example, and continuing my education allows me to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to the complex challenges we face in public service.
Elliott Moya
'25 Master of Public Administration
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I was delighted to have great professors who had incredible public history backgrounds and were so invested in helping the students grow as aspiring museum professionals.
Rachel Lane
'21 Master of Arts in History
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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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Jacque Shiner
Michelle Cash
Elliott Moya
Rachel Lane
Emily Churchill