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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Joint Military Operations Course Begins

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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 8th, 2024 and concludes on November 8th, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Strategy & War Course Begins

Thursday, August 08, 2024
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 8th, 2024 and concludes on November 6th, 2024. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

Peter Singer, strategist at New America, delivers the keynote address at U.S. Naval War College’s Future Warfighting Symposium, Aug. 9, 2023

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 07-08, 2024
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.

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) hosts Convocation signaling the start of the 2023 – 2024 academic year August 8, 2023.

U.S. Naval War College Convocation

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 2024-2025 academic year will welcome joint service and international students during a convocation ceremony at the U.S. Naval War College.

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U.S. Naval War College Faculty Cloister

Monday, August 05, 2024
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 31, 2024
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.

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

New Student Orientation

Tuesday, July 30-01, 2024
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 08-12, 2024
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 24-3 begins on July 8th, 2024 and concludes on July 12th, 2024. This one-week course is taught three times a year at the College of Maritime Operational Warfare located at the U.S. Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island.

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

Thursday, July 04, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed, July 4th, 2024 to observe the Independence Day holiday.