Upcoming Events

U.S. Naval War College events showcase the expansive depth and reach of our programs and faculty, and enhance our relevance to the U.S. Navy and national security.

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U.S. Naval War College Upcoming Events

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the New Year's Day Holiday

Wednesday, January 01, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed January 1st, 2025 to observe the New Year's Day holiday.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday

Monday, January 20, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed January 20th, 2025 to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.

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New Student Orientation

Monday, February 10-12, 2025
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

New student orientation is a multi-day event designed to prepare you for your upcoming U.S. Naval War College experience and give you the information you will need to be ready when classes begin.

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Theater Security Decision Making Course Ends

Thursday, February 13, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 7th, 2024 and concludes on February 13th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the President's Day Holiday

Monday, February 17, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed February 17th, 2025 to observe the President's Day holiday.

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Joint Maritime Operations Course Begins

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Maritime Operations (JMO) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on February 18th, 2025 and concludes on May 30th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Strategy & Policy Course Ends

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & Policy (S&P) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 12th, 2024 and concludes on February 26th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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National Security Decision Making Course Begins

Thursday, February 27, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The National Security Decision Making (NSMD) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on February 27th, 20245and concludes on May 30th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Wednesday, March 05, 2025
12:00 p.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College features a one-year graduate-level program that graduates about 600 resident and 1,000 distance learning students each year.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 26, 2025
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed May 26th, 2025 to observe the Memorial Day holiday.