Frequently Asked Questions
Application Process
The class is limited to 60 participants, and registrations are accepted on a first-paid, first-enrolled basis.
To apply, please follow one of the following methods:
Online: Apply online here. You do not need to complete any further steps.
By Email: Please download and fill out the application form, then print and sign it. Email a scanned copy of the form to nssp@gwu.edu.
By Mail: Please download and fill out the application form and mail to:
National Security Studies Program
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E Street NW
Desk 605X3
Washington, DC 20052
You will receive confirmation via email within two business days. Cancellations must be made in writing to nssp@gwu.edu. Substitutions are welcome in lieu of cancellations. If you have any questions about registration, please contact the conference planning staff at nssp@gwu.edu.
Course Funding
Your unit is responsible for funding the following expenses:
- Course Tuition: $9,500.00
- Lodging (if applicable)
- Travel expenses
- Incidentals (including laundry expense, phone calls, internet fees, parking, etc.)
- Any meals not included as part of the program tuition
Travel
The Elliott School of International Affairs is located at 1957 E St, NW, Washington, DC 20052.
Parking at the facility is $26.00 per day.
There are three Metro stations within a 15-minute walk of the Elliott School:
Foggy Bottom (Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines)
Farragut West (Orange, Silver, and Blue Lines)
Farragut North (Red Line)
The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Airport code DCA) is the closet airport to The George Washington University.
Communication
All communication you receive from the GW NSSP staff will be sent via email. Please add nssp@gwu.edu to your email address book so that your computer recognizes this email address and does not direct it to your SPAM folder.
Schedule
The program will begin each day at 0845 and end at approximately 1700, except on days when a dinner with guest lecture is scheduled. On evenings when a dinner with a speaker is scheduled, the program will end at approximately 2030.
Attire
Attire for the program is business casual.
Men: Dress slacks or khakis, collared shirt (button-down or polo), loafers or casual shoes
Women: Slacks or khakis, skirt, sweater set, blouse, polo shirt, casual shoes
Please note: We do not require uniforms, suits, ties or jackets to be worn during the program.
Meals
Beverages and light snacks will be provided throughout the day.
There will be approximately eight (8) lunches and two (2) dinners served during the course, in addition to a light dinner during the optional evening media training sessions.
All other meals will be covered under unit or individual expense.
