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
I have grown both professionally and personally. I have a much-improved grasp of history as a profession and feel very confident in my ability to teach history at the college level.
John J. Baranowski
'24 Master of Arts in Military History
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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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The master’s program could have just been a piece of paper, but Norwich gave me more, and they made me a better person.
Enrique G. Zelaya
‘23 Master of Science in Leadership
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The research techniques I learned help me every day. After starting my degree, the museum I interned at hired me to work for them.
Maria Faircloth
'22 Master of Arts in History
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The faculty members were subject matter experts. Their academic and real-world experience made the courses challenging in a way that you were always bettering yourself and gaining relevant knowledge.
Christopher Wrubel
'14 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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John J. Baranowski
Laura Heller
Enrique G. Zelaya
Maria Faircloth
Christopher Wrubel