Congratulations on your selection to attend the Eisenhower School.
You are embarking on what many say was one of the best years of their career. Getting you started on the right foot is our priority. For many of you, this may be your first experience with a Department of Defense (DoD) school. Additionally, we know that some of you are moving here from outside the Washington D.C. area to include outside of the country. In-processing can be confusing and stressful, so we want to help simplify things.
Eisenhower School is an in-resident (in-person) school. Part of the Eisenhower School experience is the face-to-face interaction that you will have with your classmates. This is where National and Institutional cultures meet. You will learn about other’s countries and/or other’s institutional cultures. Here at Eisenhower School, you will build relationships that will last a lifetime.
- Note: This page will continue to be updated as the AY26 academic year approaches, please continue to check for updates.
Instructions for Incoming Students
- In the Spring, incoming Students to NDU programs in AY26 will be sent a welcome message from NDU Connect to the email address that you provide in your application or that was provided to NDU by your NWC service or agency representative.
- Upon receipt of the welcome message, please follow the link and instructions in the email to set your password and access the NDU Connect Student Portal.
Welcome Letters
- Click the provided link below for the labeled welcome letter.
- The following welcome letters will be posted at a later date.
Additional Information
AY26 Military and Agency/Department Chairs
- Most of you have representatives or liaison officers as faculty here at the college. They serve as your main points of contact for administration and career issues. They will work with your headquarters to assist you with in-processing and administration.
- Your respective representative or liaison officer will contact you upon your selection.
- Click on the name to send an email to your liaison
Current Representatives and Liaisons
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USA
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USCG
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Department of State
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Department of Commerce
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Department of Energy
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Department of Homeland Security
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Defense Intelligence Agency
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Defense Logistics Agency
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency
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National Security Agency
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Private Sector Fellows
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Eisenhower Uniform and Dress
- Normal classroom attire is business casual.
- For the first two weeks, US and International Military officers wear military uniform (Class B/Short sleeve); this allows students to learn the uniforms of the various military services and who is in which service.
- Starting week three military students can switch to business attire.
- Fridays typically are "Blue Wave" days: Blue shirt (can be with Eisenhower coat of arms or not) and slacks
Computers
- Government furnished computers (PCs or Laptops) are NOT provided.
- Bring your own device to school or secure one from your agency.
- CAC readers are necessary.
- Applications may also be used on your mobile devices.
Common Access Card (CAC)
- Non-Department of Defense civilians are required to get a CAC card while you are here to access the installation and for use with some DoD computer systems.
- Fill out this form and then contact Ms. Leshun Burke
Defense Travel Services (DTS)
- International travel is an essential part of the Eisenhower Curriculum; all travel will be executed using Department of Defense orders published in the DTS.
- All DOD students must ensure your traveler profile is released by your current organization in DTS before your departure from your last/parent organization before arriving at the Eisenhower School.
Government Travel Credit Card (GTCC)
- Each US student must have a DOD Government Travel Credit Card for travel expenses during NWC’s practicum travel.
- If you are a non-DoD civilian, you need to obtain a DoD GTCC.
- Forms will also be provided during in-processing with NDU but we recommend getting one before day one.
Childcare
- Fort McNair does not have childcare facilities.
- We are a family-oriented institution, but do not have the resources to provide childcare services.
- For military, please check with other local installations.
- For civilians, there are numerous options throughout the local communities.
Student Sports
- NDU-P Cup Sports (vs. other NDU Colleges)
- Fall
- Winter
- Racquetball
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Spring
- Jim Thorpe Sports Days
- Event held at the U.S. Army War College (Carlisle Barracks, PA) in late-April competing against other military colleges, and included the U.S. Army War College Collegiate Strategy Competition
- Softball
- Soccer
- 5K Run
- Bowling
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Golf
- Men's and Women's 4 x 400M Relays
- Cycling
- Functional Fitness
- Pickleball
- Trap
- Skeet