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
Don’t turn applying to Norwich into a three-foot wall. You’re capable. You have the resources. These people are willing to help you get there.
Daniel Pedersen
'26 Master of Arts in Strategic Studies
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The way the SSDA program was tailored to the Special Operations community appealed to me because the courses were all applicable.
Sean Freitag
'13 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis
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Norwich’s MBA program attracts individuals who have busy schedules, families, etc., and can appreciate online classes and their flexibility.
Lazaro Becerra
'25 Master of Business Administration
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"On a personal level, completing multiple degrees while working full-time and raising a family has been a significant accomplishment, one that would not have been possible without Norwich's flexible structure."
Lyndsey Gates
'26 Master of Business Administration
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"I had a dream: to become a Marine officer like my grandfather and great-grandfather before me, and I saw Norwich as the path to get there. The institution taught me to push myself harder than I thought possible,"
Conor Nelson
'26 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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Daniel Pedersen
Sean Freitag
Lazaro Becerra
Lyndsey Gates
Conor Nelson