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 has such a prestigious reputation and some very convincing choices for graduate programs. The history along with the willingness of the staff and student participation in the classroom is something that makes a Norwich student feel at home.
Gabriel Galindo
'16 Master of Public Administration
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I have been promoted to the job that I wanted but didn’t think I could have the opportunity to get previously.
Michelle Tavares
'18 Master of Science in Nursing: Healthcare Systems Leadership
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As a working professional in the MBA program, I could apply key learning concepts in real-time. I didn’t wait for graduation to return the knowledge to my employer.
Matthew Mansfield
'22 Master of Business Administration
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Changing careers in my 30s was hard, but doing this degree has helped tremendously. Without this program, it would have taken me longer to gain the knowledge base I needed to be proficient and excel in the cybersecurity field.
Gabriela Patterson
'22 Master of Science in Cybersecurity
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I have been applying my classroom knowledge in my patient care on the floor, being more detailed in my search and advocating for appropriate and prompt care for patients under my care.
Ann Kolawole
'25 Master of Science in Nursing: Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
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Gabriel Galindo
Michelle Tavares
Matthew Mansfield
Gabriela Patterson
Ann Kolawole