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 Closed for the Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 04, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed, September 4, 2023 to observe the Labor Day holiday.

Navy Band Northeast's rock band, Rhode Island Sound at Times Square 2019

Salute to Summer Free Concert & Fireworks Show

Saturday, August 26, 2023
4:00 p.m.
Naval Station Newport, 690 Peary St, Newport, RI 02841

Naval Station Newport MWR will be hosting a “Salute to Summer” free concert and fireworks show on Saturday, August 26th at Naval Station Newport.

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Strategy & War Course Begins

Friday, August 11, 2023
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 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Joint Military Operations Course Begins

Friday, August 11, 2023
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 11th, 2023 and concludes on November 9th, 2023. 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. 5, 2021.

Future Warfighting Symposium

Wednesday, August 09-10, 2023
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.

U.S. Naval War College (NWC) 2022-2023 academic year convocation ceremony, August 2, 2022.

U.S. Naval War College Convocation

Tuesday, August 08, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The 2023-2024 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 07, 2023
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, August 02, 2023
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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New Student Orientation

Tuesday, August 01-03, 2023
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 17-21, 2023
Evans Hall, U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Executive Level Operational Level of Warfare Course 23-3 begins on July 17, 2023 and concludes on July 21, 2023. 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.