Upcoming Events

U.S. Naval War College events showcase the expansive depth and reach of our programs and faculty, and enhance our relevance to the U.S. Navy and national security.

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U.S. Naval War College Upcoming Events

The U.S. Naval War College hosts the 71st Current Strategy Forum (CSF) in Newport, Rhode Island, June 7-8, 2022.

Current Strategy Forum

Tuesday, June 13-14, 2023
8:30 a.m.
Hybrid Event

The Current Strategy Forum was first held at U.S. Naval War College in May 1949. Their purpose was to bring together a small number of prominent civilian and military guests to discuss future U.S. strategy with senior officers attending the college.

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 19, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

The U.S. Naval War College will be closed June 19th, 2023 to observe the Juneteenth holiday.

View of Newport bridge from the U.S. Naval War College campus

2023 Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop

Monday, June 19-21, 2023
8:00 a.m.
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Road, Newport, RI 02841

The Cyber & Innovation Policy Institute Summer Workshop brings together a small group of dedicated academics, practitioners, and government officials for high impact writing and wargaming about information environments and military innovation.

CIWAG symposium image

Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups 2023 Maritime Symposium

Tuesday, June 27-28, 2023
9:00 a.m.
Wyndham Newport Hotel, Middletown, RI 02842

The Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups' 2023 Maritime symposium, Exploring Our Maritime Strategies, will be hosting five panels moderated by experts in their fields, along with 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 Independence Day Holiday

Tuesday, July 04, 2023
U.S. Naval War College, 686 Cushing Rd, Newport, RI 02841

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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.