Past Events

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) event calendar is expansive. Through reflection and examination, past NWC events may still highlight our educational and research position in the naval community and the wider defense audience.

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U.S. Naval War College Past Events

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
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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Strategy & Policy Course Begins

Wednesday, November 09, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & Policy course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on November 9, 2022 and concludes on February 23rd, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Issues in National Security: "China + Zombies"

Tuesday, November 08, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.

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Theater Security Decision Making Course Begins

Monday, November 07, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Theater Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on November 7th, 2022 and concludes on February 17, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Military Operations Course Ends

Friday, November 04, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Joint Military Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 5th, 2022 and concludes on November 4th, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Winter Electives Fair

Thursday, November 03, 2022
2:00 p.m.
Virtual Event

Our electives program at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) provides the opportunity for students to explore subjects not in the core curriculum, enhance their regional expertise or examine core subjects in greater detail.

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Strategy & War Course Ends

Thursday, November 03, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & War course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on August 5th, 2022 and concludes on November 3rd, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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New Student Orientation

Wednesday, November 02-04, 2022
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, 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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Issues in National Security: "Conflict in Ukraine"

Tuesday, October 25, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 'Issues in National Security' lectures represent current political, military, economic, and social issues that challenge strategists and concern citizens therefore the lectures are tailored to the spouses and significant others of U.S. Naval War College students, staff, and faculty.