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
The academic requirements were appropriately demanding, the faculty was first-rate, and my fellow students brought shared interests and tremendous experience to the discussions.
Stephen Bryan
'23 Master of Arts in Military History
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My job is demanding in that I travel often for work. Being able to work on class work on the road was a big contributing factor.
Eli Willey
'17 Master of Business Administration
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Professors were available and more than willing to help. I was an individual student. I was Skyler Brown, not student number A007.
Skyler Brown
'22 Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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The online program is built for busy professionals who have families and full-time jobs. The program's flexibility meant I could work classes into an already busy schedule.
Aimee Plude
'22 Master of Business Administration
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The proficiency, commitment, and diversity of the faculty and administration are unparalleled. Every member of the Norwich staff demonstrated real dedication to support and assist students in the graduate program, wherever located throughout the world and
Laura Heller
'14 Master of Arts in Diplomacy
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Stephen Bryan
Eli Willey
Skyler Brown
Aimee Plude
Laura Heller