Arrival Information
Students must arrive with enough financial resources (approximately $2000 USD) in hand to support themselves for at least six weeks due to possible delays in administrative services.
Updated Pre-departure Testing Requirements for Air Travelers to the U.S.
Personnel traveling from overseas locations; as of March 10, 2023 travelers will no longer need to get tested and show a negative COVID-19 test result, or show documentation of recovery from COVID-19, prior to boarding a flight to the United States.
Currently the U.S. Naval War College does not require quarantine of personnel, regardless of vaccination status. We ask that all International Military Students provide their vaccination record in accordance with pre-enrollment medical screening guidelines and are available for the U.S. Naval War College medical office to review.
Quarantine Restrictions
Arriving students or family members who are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms (regardless of vaccination status) are to quarantine for 5-days and remain in their rooms/homes maintaining strict social distancing protocols.
After Quarantine
After completing the 5-day quarantine, students will be free to travel in the local area and participate in social, sporting and cultural activities in accordance with the prevailing COVID-19 health regulations promulgated by Naval Station Newport and Rhode Island.