Norwich University Online Profile

(LifeWire) - Norwich University Online Basics:

Norwich University Online Academics:

Norwich University's online graduate studies focus on peer interaction at a brisk pace. A basic load for students to take is one six-credit seminar every 11 weeks, putting them on pace to complete their master's in 18 to 24 months. Students can enter their graduate school discipline in March, June, September or December. Participation in class through various discussion threads is vital, but there's no real-time attendance requirement. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1, according to the Princeton Review. Norwich recommends that distance-learning students, most of whom are adults in the workforce, should set aside 15 to 20 hours a week for study, "creatively carved out" among family and office obligations. The school touts the learn-on-your-own-time flexibility of its graduate programs, a departure from Norwich's more regimented undergraduate military bent. The school's ties to the armed forces are reflected in the master's programs in military history and diplomacy.

Norwich University Online Accreditation:

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc.

Norwich University Online Degrees and Programs:

Norwich University offers master's degrees in disciplines including diplomacy, military history, business administration, civil engineering, justice administration, public administration, business continuity, information assurance, nursing, and organizational leadership, plus a certificate in teaching and learning.

Norwich University Online Admissions:

All graduate students must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited school and prove they can speak English fluently. From there, the requirements vary. Some programs require at least a 2.75 grade point average, others ask for two years of work experience. However, Norwich translates neither work experience nor certifications into credits. Some degrees mandate that international students score 600 or higher (253 computer-based) on the TOEFL. No matter what the criteria, the university may still review applicants on a case-by-case basis. Six credits may be accepted upon review.

Norwich University Online Costs:

Tuition ranges from about $591 per credit hour to $731 per credit hour, depending on the master's being pursued. The university encourages students to ask for financial help from their employers first, then seek financial aid. One avenue the school's website mentions for all income levels is the Federal Stafford Loan. Applicants can fill out a FAFSA form in an hour, then have the Norwich bursar's office help out. Military/veterans benefits are available.

Interesting Fact:

The nation's first private military academy, Norwich University is the founding campus of ROTC.