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 gave me the opportunity to continue my education. I always knew I wanted to go to graduate school. With the help of Norwich, I was able to obtain my goal.
Erik LeMay
'22 Master of Business Administration
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Norwich's online MBA program provided the flexibility necessary to attain another degree.
Ryan Savage
'24 Master of Business Administration
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Where Norwich says to excel, you do excel. Not only was I challenged, but I also achieved a level of comprehension and academic understanding that over my 40 years of government service, I thought I would never meet.
Tim Strong
'19 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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Learning to lead oneself, others, the organization, and in service, all while incorporating Norwich values-based leadership taxonomies will create the conditions for success not just professionally, but personally as well.
Christopher Greca
'21 Master of Science in Leadership
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The interactive nature of the courses, which forced me to engage with other students, crushed my expectations and helped me see problems through lenses I generally would not have.
Brett Adams
'22 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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Erik LeMay
Ryan Savage
Tim Strong
Christopher Greca
Brett Adams