All students must request enrollment in their respective college or school via the links below.  Enrollment begins on 1 January 2024 and must be completed by 1 July 2024.  Enrollment will allow students access to online course material utilized during the academic year. 

All Sister Service and Inter-Agency students will need to create a MarineNet Account. Please click on the link provided for step-by-step instructions for creating your MarineNet account.

Marine Corps War College (MCWAR) 

School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW) 

Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC) 

Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS)  

Marine Corps University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the following master’s degrees:

• Master of Strategic Studies via the Marine Corps War College
• Master of Operational Studies via the School of Advanced Warfighting
• Master of Military Studies via the Command and Staff College

Students enrolling in a master’s degree program must have earned a regionally or nationally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent.  Students attending the Marine Corps War College and the School of Advanced Warfighting are required to submit official transcripts as evidence of your bachelor’s degree.  All U.S. Students attending the Command and Staff College are required to apply for the Master of Military Studies (MMS) and must also submit official transcripts. Transcript receipt due dates are listed below:

• Marine Corps War College 1 July 2024                         
• School of Advanced Warfighting 1 July 2024
• Command and Staff College 15 October 2024

​​Command and Staff College International students will be briefed on the optional MMS program and its requirements/deadlines during the first week of classes.

Official Transcript Defined:  Official transcripts must be submitted directly from the degree granting institution to the Marine Corps University Registrar in the manner prescribed by that granting institution as “official”.  Normally, this means a stamped transcript sent by mail in a sealed envelope.  Some institutions have official electronic transcripts, which are accepted by Marine Corps University.  Transcripts that are hand carried by students, unofficial transcripts, “student” copies, faxed copies, and unsealed/open copies etc., are not accepted.

Request all official transcripts be mailed to:

President, Marine Corps University

Attention: Registrar

2076 South Street

Quantico, VA 22134-5067 Or electronically to: MCU_Registrar@usmcu.edu

Note 1: Students who previously attended the School of Advanced Warfighting and/or Command and Staff College Resident  are NOT required to submit them again as long as they remain on file with the Marine Corps University Registrar. Please contact the Registrar at MCU_Registrar@usmcu.edu to confirm.

Note 2: Students who have NOT earned a qualifying degree from an accredited U.S. institution must have their academic credentials evaluated for equivalency.  Please contact the Registrar for guidance and assistance.

All students must check out with their current command Security Manager prior to executing transfer to Marine Corps University.  A “debrief” and an “out-process” action is required to be completed by your current Security Manger via the Defense Information Security System (DISS).  Students should ensure their security clearance will not expire prior to the end of the academic year (June 2025).

Marine Corps University’s Security Manager is responsible for providing personnel security guidance, education, and training support to all students.  The Security Manager serves as the primary advisor in all matters regarding the eligibility of personnel to access classified information.

The dates listed below apply to all U.S. military and inter-agency students.  All local students are expected to report into Marine Corps University by 1600 on the “Report No Later Than Dates” established below.

School of Advanced Warfighting

01 Jul:         Report not later than date for all students traveling from a CONUS location

01 Jul:        Report not later than date for all students traveling OCONUS location          

01 Jul:        Classes Convene.

TBD:          Orientation & Onboarding for all students. 

Marine Corps War College

03 Jul:        Report not later than date for all students traveling from a CONUS location        

03 Jul:        Report not later than date for all students traveling from a OCONUS location

15 Jul:       Classes Convene.

TBD:         Orientation & Onboarding for all Students.

Command and Staff College

23 Jul:        Report not later than date for all students traveling from a CONUS location 

23 Jul:       Report not later than date for all students traveling from a OCONUS location

29 Jul:       Classes Convene.

TBD:         Orientation & Onboarding Briefs for all students.

Expeditionary Warfare School

23 Jul:        Report not later than date for all students traveling from a CONUS location

23 Jul:       Report not later than date for all students traveling from a OCONUS location

29 Jul:       Classes Convene.

TBD:         Orientation & Onboarding Briefs for all students.

Note 2: Marine Corps University will be closed from the 4th – 7th of July in observance of the 4th of July holiday period.

Uniform:  All Marines are required to report in wearing the Service “A” uniform, and Sister Service students are to report in wearing the equivalent uniform for their service. Once you are fully checked-in with Student Services, Marines will change over into their Woodland MARPAT uniform to check-in with IPAC and housing.

Note:  Required uniforms for the academic year include:  utility/camouflage (one-piece flight suits not allowed); service dress (A, B, and C uniform combinations with coat, long sleeve shirt, or short sleeve shirt); mess dress, and official service physical fitness uniform (military only). Civilian students will need civilian informal/formal wear for class and special functions.

Marine Corps Students

All Marine students will report to the Student Services Office, room 1177 of Warner Center to complete their university check-in process and receive a reporting endorsement.

Warner Center Address:  2044 Broadway Street, Quantico, VA 22134 (Rm 1177)

After completing the university’s onboarding requirements, Marine students will be directed to report to the Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) located on the 2nd deck of Yale Hall (Building 2006) to conduct their administrative join process and to file their PCS travel claim for reimbursement of travel entitlements and expenses.  

MCB-Q IPAC Address:  Yale Hall, 2006 Hawkins Avenue, Quantico, VA 22134

Sister Service & Inter-Agency Students

All Sister Service and Inter-Agency students will report to the Student Services Office, room 1177 of Warner Center to complete the university check-in process.

Warner Center Address:  2044 Broadway Street, Quantico, VA 22134 (Rm 1177)

Leave & PTAD (Permissive TDY):  All PTAD is required to be taken prior to the start of the school year. Students are encouraged to factor in the 10 days of PTAD when determining the day in which they will report into the university. PTAD will be scrutinized in accordance with the intent of the leave and liberty order.

Directions to MCU & Geiger Hall (EWS) 

Note: This information is subject to change as guidance is updated by higher headquarters.

Technology:  All students must bring a personal computer and a CAC reader.

Escort

International Military Students are scheduled to arrive in CONUS to attend a two week foreign student orientation program.  Escorts will meet these students at the airport and help orient them to Quantico by assisting them with the initial requirements of settling their families and preparing for the academic year.
 

Note: Students who report early, and not in a liberty/leave status, will be required to provide support as needed for the in-processing of International Military Students.  

Sponsor

Each International Military Student will be assigned a U.S. military student to serve as their 'IMS' sponsor during the academic year.  Volunteers are preferred.  A sponsor's primary role is to assist the IMS with settling their family at Quantico, understanding the administrative and academic requirements, and to be aware of needs that may require referral to the appropriate supporting activities.  Interested students should complete and submit the applicable school sponsor form provided below. 

EWS IMS SPONSOR FORM 

CSC IMS SPONSOR FORM

If you have any questions, please contact the Regional IMS Officer at   MCU_IMSO@usmcu.edu.

Marine Corps War College (MCWAR)

School of Advanced Warfighting (SAW)

Marine Corps Command and Staff College (CSC)

Expeditionary Warfare School (EWS)