Welcome to the Class of 2026!


 

Congratulations, and welcome to the College of International Security Affairs at National Defense University in Washington, D.C. and Ft. Bragg, NC!

We are excited to have you here. Check back in the coming months as updates will be posted here as well as links to training to accomplish prior to arrival, and, as we gather them, answers to Frequently Asked Questions. For more information, visit the National Defense University's incoming student page. Please see the welcome letter from our Chancellor and Dean of Students below:

CISA Chancellor's Welcome Letter →

CISA Dean of Students' Welcome Letter →

 

College of International Security Affairs
College of International Security Affairs
College of International Security Affairs

Check-In Information

Army: Contact CISA Army Service Chair, Colonel Rod Dwyer at roderick.m.dwyer.mil@ndu.edu prior to signing out of your closing command. Duty uniform is Class B.  Army students will meet with Colonel Dwyer during the first week of the academic year.

Air Force: Contact CISA Air Force Service Chair and Dean of Students, Col Laurinda Reifsteck at laurinda.m.reifsteck.mil@ndu.edu prior to departing your losing command. Early reporting guidance and NDU reporting instructions provided by Air Force Chair email.

Navy: Contact CISA Navy Chair, CDR Frank "Scott" Douglas at frank.c.douglas.mil@ndu.edu.

Marine Corps: Contact NWC Marine Corps Chair, Colonel Michael Prosser at michael.b.prosser.mil@ndu.edu.

DoD Civilians: Contact Dean of Students, Col Laurinda Reifsteck, at laurinda.m.reifsteck.mil@ndu.edu.

Non-DOD Civilians: Contact your agency chair or Dean of Students, Col Laurinda Reifsteck, at laurinda.m.reifsteck.mil@ndu.edu.