All US Military and Civilian students attending courses through the Norfolk campus are expected to complete the on-line and on-campus admissions requirements listed below as soon as possible.
Pre-Registration Checklists
Program Websites
In addition to the university-level requirements listed on this page, military students should review their college website for additional requirements and guidance to incoming students.
Mandatory Sign-in Dates for US Military and Civilian Students at Norfolk Campus
Military members will report in OCP equivalent uniform (USA, USAF)/ Service uniform (USN, USMC, and USCG) to Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, Bldg SC-1, Norfolk for in-processing with your respective service representative. Upon reporting, bring a copy of your travel orders and leave form, as applicable. As a reminder, all military members must meet their Services’ weight and/or fitness standards (provide last APFT).
All JPME Students should also bring civilian business casual attire for training at off-site locations. All students must bring service dress equivalent uniform for graduation (Class B or equivalent).
| Course |
Location |
Time Slot |
| JCWS JTC |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, First Floor Quarter Deck |
0730 |
| JAWS JTC |
| JCWS 21-1 |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, 1st Floor Quarter Deck |
Air Force and Army - 0730 |
| JCWS 21-2 |
Navy, Coast Guard and Marine Corps - 0730 |
| JCWS 21-3 |
Interagency - 0815 |
| JCWS 21-4 |
International - Guidance by IMSO |
| JCWS-H 21-1 |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, First Floor Lobby, Quarter Deck |
0700 |
| F2F1: 12-16 Apr 2021 |
| F2F2: 13-24 Sep 2021 |
| JCWS-H 21-2 |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, First Floor Lobby, Quarter Deck |
0700 |
| F2F1: 17-21 May 2021 |
| F2F2: 18-29 Oct 2021 |
| JCWS-H 21-3 |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, First Floor Lobby, Quarter Deck |
0700 |
| F2F1: 7-11 Jun 2021 |
| F2F2: 8-19 Nov 2021 |
| JC2IOS |
Joint Forces Staff College, Normandy Hall, Fourth Floor, SCIF |
0730 |
Points of Contact
For any enrollment or registration questions, please contact the JFSC Registrar’s office via email at Registrar2@ndu.edu.
For JCWS Enrollment:
- US Military students should contact their service-specific JPME II coordinator concerning quota availability and selection. Click here for a list of the “Service JPME II Coordinators” .
- Civilian personnel should contact the JFSC Registrar’s office via email at Registrar2@ndu.edu concerning quota availability and application process.
- JFSC MilHr Reps may be contacted via the following for questions or concerns about Training Reports or Service-specific training documents.
| Service |
Phone |
| MILPER Chief |
Comm: (757) 443-6093 |
| NCOIC |
Comm: (757) 443-6055
|
| Air Force |
Comm: (757) 443-6131
|
| Sea Services (USN, USMC, USCG) |
Email: pedro.i.canlas.civ@ndu.edu
Comm: (757) 443-6091
|
| Army |
Email: aljamar.smith.civ@ndu.edu
Comm: (757) 443-6158
|
IA Compliance for All Students at All NDU Colleges/Campuses
All students attending any NDU college at any campus must complete all Information Assurance (IA) Compliance requirements for US Military JPME and PE Programs (Non-Masters).
Academic IT Environment at Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk
All Norfolk Campus students should thoroughly read NDU’s IT Requirements and Guidance page. Students can test application login credentials; test their computing device’s connection to the NDU network; and work face-to-face with NDU Help Desk personnel to troubleshoot any technical issues.
Passing US Security Clearances to NDU/JFSC
To attend any Joint Forces Staff College classified classes please complete the SECURITY Clearance Registration Course Application Form via the Joint Event Management Information System (JEMIS). All security clearance information must be submitted to the NDU/JFSC Security Office at least 30 days prior to class. The name of the college and course (JFSC-JCWS, JFSC-JCWS-H, or JFSC-JC2IOS etc.) must be entered into the POC section of the visit request for the clearance to be identified properly by JFSC Security Specialists. SCI is not a requirement to attend JCWS or JCWS-H. NDU will not initiate nor accept Transfers in Status (TIS) requests.
For students who need to pass their security clearance to NDU/ JFSC; please use SMO Code DJJNDU3.
For questions or concerns, Security Specialist POCs may be reached at 757-443-6351/52 or via email at SSO@ndu.edu.
Common Access Card (CAC) Reissuing to US Students at Norfolk
​Point of contact for Common Access Card (CAC) Re-issue is JFSC Registrars' Office. They may be reached via phone (757) 443-6124 or Registrar2@ndu.edu.
Housing Information for US Military Students at Norfolk Campus
All Students are responsible for securing their own lodging. When reserving lodging at the Naval Gateway Inn and Suites, dial (757) 394-9054 Option 0 to reach the front desk. Provide the following code and specify that you’re enrolled in the 10-week in-resident JPME-II course.
| Program |
Instructions: Give Code Below |
| JCWS 21-1 |
Code: N/A |
| JCWS 21-2 |
Code: N/A |
| JCWS 21-3 |
Code: TBD |
| JCWS 21-4 |
Code: TBD |
| JCWS-H, Norfolk |
More information provided through Program/Ops Officer |
| JCWS-H 21-1 |
More information provided through Program/Ops Officer |
| JCWS-H 21-2 |
More information provided through Program/Ops Officer |
| JCWS-H 21-3 |
More information provided through Program/Ops Officer |
| J2CIOS |
More information provided through Program/Ops Officer |
NDU Library at Joint Forces Staff College
While on the Norfolk campus during in-processing, students should familiarize themselves with the resources available in the NDU Libraries, and speak with library staff about additional learning opportunities scheduled throughout the academic year.
AY21 Academic Calendar for Norfolk
Review the Norfolk campus AY21 Academic Calendar or email JFSC Registrar at Registrar2@ndu.edu.
IT Tutorials and Instructions
For questions about NDU’s technology and computing environment, please contact the ITD Service Desk at 202-685-3824.
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