New Student Orientation

New student orientation is a multi-day event designed to prepare you for your upcoming U.S. Naval War College (NWC) experience and give you the information you will need to be ready when classes begin. Orientation will also provide you with the opportunity to meet the college leadership team, and learn about your upcoming academic year and student life in Newport.

Orientation covers three full days of briefs and administrative requirements. Additional days beyond the first three may be necessary for service-specific training and administration as well as NWC-specific training and administration. Details will be provided in an orientation schedule made available to all incoming students.

• Academic Calendar
• Academic Policies
• Directions & Visiting Information

In-Resident Senior Leadership Course

This course is for senior-ranking U.S. and international military officers (O5-O6), along with nominated civilian applicants (GS14-GS15, or equivalent).

• College of Naval Warfare (U.S. Officers and Government Civilians)
• Naval Command College (International Officers)

In-Resident Intermediate Leadership Course

This course is for intermediate-ranking U.S. and international military officers (O3-O4), along with nominated civilian applicants (GS13-GS14, or equivalent).

• College of Naval Command and Staff (U.S. Officers and Government Civilians)
• Naval Staff College (International Officers)