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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Strategy & Policy Begins

Wednesday, March 02, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Strategy & Policy course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on March 2nd, 2022 and concludes on June 3rd, 2022. 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

Tuesday, March 01, 2022
12:00 p.m.
Spruance Auditorium, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, 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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Joint Maritime Operations Course Begins

Friday, February 25, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Joint Maritime Operations course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on February 25th, 2022 and concludes on June 3rd, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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National Security Decision Making Ends

Friday, February 25, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The National Security Decision Making course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on November 10th, 2021 and concludes on February 25th, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Strategy & War Course Ends

Thursday, February 24, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island

The Strategy & War course at the U.S. Naval War College begins on November 8th, 2021 and concludes on February 24th, 2022. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Spring Electives Fair

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
3:00 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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Issues in National Security: "Who Lost the Vietnam War"

Tuesday, February 22, 2022
4:30 p.m.
Pringle Auditorium, U.S Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, Rhode Island 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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New Student Orientation

Tuesday, February 22-24, 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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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the President's Day Holiday

Monday, February 21, 2022
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed February 21st, 2022 for the President's Day holiday.