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 Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 28, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 28th, 2024 to observe the Thanksgiving holiday.

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U.S. Naval War College Graduation

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Strategy & Policy (S&P) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 12th, 2024 and concludes on February 26th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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U.S. Naval War College Closed for the Veteran's Day Holiday

Monday, November 11, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed November 11th, 2024 to observe the Veteran's Day holiday.

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Joint Military Operations Course Ends

Friday, November 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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Theater Security Decision Making Course Begins

Thursday, November 07, 2024
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The Theater Security Decision Making (TSDM) course at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) begins on November 7th, 2024 and concludes on February 13th, 2025. Please follow health and safety guidelines and refer to the orientation material for more guidance.

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Strategy & War Course Ends

Wednesday, November 06, 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.

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Winter Electives Fair

Tuesday, November 05, 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.

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New Student Orientation

Monday, November 04-06, 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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Lectures of Opportunity: "Writing for Publication"

Thursday, October 31, 2024
12:00 p.m.
Hybrid Event

Lectures of Opportunity offers U.S. Naval War College (NWC) students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to learn more about national and international socio-political subjects that may be of relevance to the NWC community.