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Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

Most careers do not sit inside one department. This is the degree you build out of two or three that do: pick a concentration, pick the capstone that goes with it, and graduate with a combination nobody else is offering.

Ten concentrations, from STEM to strategic studies to public health. Whichever you choose, you finish with the capstone of that field.

Pick two fields. Graduate in both.

An interdisciplinary degree is not a general one. You build it from a core of five courses- communications, ethics, leadership, global studies, and a capstone- and then a 15-credit concentration that decides what the degree is about.

The capstone is the part that ties it together. You choose it from across the university to match your concentration, so a Digital Literacy student can finish with the cybersecurity capstone and a Social and Behavioral Science student with the criminology one. It is your field's final project, in a degree you assembled yourself.

Norwich has been teaching across disciplines since 1819 and is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

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See what your previous experience can get you

Bring up to 90 credits, and find out what they are worth before you apply

  • Up to 90 credits transfer in, from prior coursework, military training, CLEP exams, and assessed professional experience. See what transfers
  • The core is five requirements, one course each from communications, ethics and critical thinking, leadership, global studies, and a capstone
  • Each concentration is 15 credits, including one course at the 300 or 400 level
  • This is the degree where scattered credit tends to go furthest, because a concentration can often be built around courses you have already passed

Send a transcript and a resume and we will tell you which requirements you have already met, which concentrations your existing credits fit best, and how many terms are left.

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Fast Facts

18

Months

Average completion time for the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies

90

Credits

Transfer in up to 90 credits before you start.

100%

Online

Complete your bachelor's completely online with access to your classroom 24/7

Frequently Asked Questions

Send us your transcript first. With multiple to choose from, there is a reasonable chance your existing credits already put you close to one, and knowing that changes which one makes sense. It is a fifteen-minute conversation and it does not require an application.
 

Undergraduate Admissions

That is the assumption, with no scheduled class meetings and 3 to 12 credits per term. The core is only five courses, so this degree has fewer fixed requirements than any of our other bachelor's degrees, which makes it one of the easier ones to fit around a job. Don't just take our word for it; check out what our alumni have to say.

Alumni Stories

Yes. This is a degree program, so federal financial aid applies if you are eligible, alongside military tuition assistance, veterans' benefits, and employer reimbursement.

Ways to Pay

Next Undergraduate Session Start Dates: 

Fall B: October 26, 2026

Spring A: January 18, 2027

Spring B: March 15, 2027

Next Undergraduate Session Application Deadlines: 

Fall B: October 16, 2026

Spring A: January 8, 2027

Spring B: March 10, 2027

 

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Alumni Testimonials

lukas walker

I didn’t want a degree just to check a box. I wanted something that matched how I think and how I operate.

Lukas Walker

'26 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

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The government, foreign policy, and military side of Norwich made it seem like that would be a great institution to learn from. It turned out it was.

Kelso Horne

'20 Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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Brad Hanson

I wholeheartedly feel that my Norwich education was one of the final deciding factors that led to my “dream job” with the Vermont State Police.

Brad Hanson

'18 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

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I will take the lessons I have learned and impart them to the youth of this country brave enough to volunteer to serve their country.

Joshua Gendron

'23 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies

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Eric Dembinski headshot

I appreciated Norwich University's military culture, and they easily transferred much of my military experience into course credits to complement my degree.

Eric Dembinski

'25 Bachelor of Science in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis

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lukas walker

Lukas Walker

Kelso Horne headshot

Kelso Horne

Brad Hanson

Brad Hanson

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Joshua Gendron

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Eric Dembinski

Faculty & Staff

Join professionals from around the globe and learn from experienced faculty as you complete your degree and open up new professional and personal possibilities for yourself.

Career Outcomes

See where a Norwich Online Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies could take you. All three of these roles list a bachelor's degree as the typical entry requirement, which is the wall this degree gets you over.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 median wage data.

  • Management analysts
    $101,860

    Business and Management Concentration: Management analysts recommend ways to improve an organization’s efficiency.

    View the BLS
  • Administrative services managers
    $110,500

    Leadership Studies Concentration: Administrative services and facilities managers plan, direct, and coordinate activities that help an organization run efficiently.

    View the BLS
  • Emergency management directors
    $93,330

    Strategic Studies Concentration: Emergency management directors prepare plans and procedures for responding to natural disasters or other emergencies. They also help lead the response during and after emergencies.

    View the BLS

Admissions Details

At a Glance

  • Transfer up to 90 credits
  • Multiple start dates per year

 

 

Contact Admissions

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT    
Extended hours available by appointment

Call: 1-888-409-1480  
learn@norwich.edu

Transfer Credits


You may receive the equivalent of up to 90 semester credits for training and prior learning that meet specific course requirements in the program.
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International Admissions


Norwich University welcomes students from all countries who want to study through our online programs. You must complete all steps in the admissions process.
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Norwich Alumni Benefits


Reconnect with Norwich to complete your master's degree. As a part of our alumni community, you are eligible for a $2,500 scholarship and other benefits.
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Non-Discrimination Statement

Norwich University, in compliance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, or physical handicap in any of its policies, practices, or procedures.

NECHE Accredited

 Norwich University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (formerly the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.).

Eligibility Requirements

  • Meet one of the following criteria:
    • Prior college courses, completed with a grade of C or better, from regionally or nationally accredited institutions of higher learning, or the equivalent from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a NACES approved agency.
    • ACE-reviewed military or professional training for which college credits are recommended.*
    • Other military or professional training reviewed by Norwich University for which college credit has been assessed, or is stipulated in a MOU.
    • Credit recommended based on scores on standardized tests such as CLEP.
    • High school diploma or equivalent GED.
  • If English is not your first language, proof of English language proficiency is required. This can be demonstrated in one of three ways:
    • TOEFL - a minimum score of 550 (paper-based test) or 80 (Internet-based test) on the TOEFL is required unless otherwise noted in specific articulation agreements.**
    • IELTS – a minimum composite score of 6.5 is required.**
    • Duolingo - a minimum score of 110 is required.
    • Successful completion of an associate’s degree from an accredited U.S. higher education institution.

*Prospective students who have completed military or professional training that has not been ACE reviewed may petition to Chair of Continuing Studies to have their training reviewed and assessed for transfer credit.

Please Note: All eligibility requirements are expected to be met unless noted in specific articulation agreements or memoranda of understanding (MOUs).

SPECIAL NOTE TO NORWICH UNIVERSITY RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS:

  • If you are a residential undergraduate student at Norwich University, you may enroll in CGCS courses only with written permission of the Dean of the College of Graduate of Continuing Studies, your undergraduate advisor, and your major undergraduate department chair and/or dean via the petition to enroll at CGCS form on the registrar's webpage.

Admissions Process

To apply, you must submit the following no less than four weeks prior to your desired start date:

  • Application form
  • Resume is required if applying for transfer credit.
  • Official military training transcripts (Joint Services Transcript/CCAF), sent to the address below.
  • Official transcripts of all courses taken at regionally accredited colleges, sent to the address below.
  • If entering with no military or college credit, applicants must show proof of high school completion via diploma or GED.

Transcript Links

Mail transcripts to:
Norwich University
ATTN: CGCS
158 Harmon Drive
Northfield, VT 05663

For electronic delivery, we accept transcripts delivered from Parchment, National Clearing House, and other services if sent to cgcsamt@norwich.edu via password protection.

To contact an admissions advisor:

Call: 1-888-409-1480
Email: learn@norwich.edu

Norwich University Online's Bachelor's programs are an investment in your future that we can help you manage from a financial perspective. There are many ways to get financial assistance and many strategies that can help you achieve your goals. Whatever your individual situation, we can guide you through the financial planning process.

Tuition at a Glance
Credit Hours: 30-120
Credits per Term: 3-12
Cost Per Credit Hour: $250 - $415
Additional fees & military discounts may apply.


Financial Aid Resources
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Program Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is an upper-division degree program. Choose from multiple concentrations to tailor your degree.

Please note: The Interdisciplinary Studies Environmental Studies Concentration is available exclusively as a hybrid degree for traditional on-campus Norwich University students. Courses are taught both in-person and online.

 

For full course listings, requirements, and registration information, head to the Norwich University Course Catalog.