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

Peter Singer, strategist at New America, delivers the keynote address at U.S. Naval War College’s Future Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 5, 2021.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 03-04, 2022
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Future Warfighting Symposium launches the U.S. Naval War College’s academic year with a symposium on emerging technologies, cyber war and space operations.

Rear Adm. Shoshana S. Chatfield, president U.S. Naval War College, gives a speech at the 2019 Convocation Ceremony at the college August 5, 2019.

U.S. Naval War College Convocation

Tuesday, August 02, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 2022-2023 academic year will welcome joint service and international students during a convocation ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College.

U.S. Naval War College surrounded by cherry blossoms

U.S. Naval War College Faculty Cloister

Monday, August 01, 2022
9:00 a.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

This event constitutes an important component of the formal U.S. Naval War College (NWC) environment. The cloister recognizes significant achievements of the NWC faculty and includes a presentation of awards as well as new faculty introductions.

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Fall Electives Fair

Wednesday, July 27, 2022
1:30 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.

U.S. Naval College in the background with the museum

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, July 26-28, 2022
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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Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course

Monday, July 18-22, 2022
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 22-3 begins on July 18th, 2022 and concludes on July 22nd, 2022. This course is a one-week course and is taught at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island three times a year.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

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

Monday, July 04, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed July 4th, 2022 to observe the Independence Day holiday.

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2022 Center on Irregular Warfare & Armed Groups Symposium

Tuesday, June 28-29, 2022
7:30 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Center on Irregular Warfare & Armed Groups hosted a series of panels moderated by experts in their fields, along with panels of professionals ranging from the United States Coast Guard to the Center for Naval Analyses.

Patio chairs on the U.S. Naval War College campus overlooking the Narragansett Bay and Pell Bridge.

U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday

Monday, June 20, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed June 20th, 2022 to observe the Juneteenth holiday.