| Abbreviation | NUS |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2019 |
| Type | Military education |
| Purpose | Higher Education |
| Membership | 8 institutions |
Parent organization | United States Department of the Navy |
TheNaval University System (NUS) is the higher education system of theUnited States Department of the Navy.
In 2019,U.S. Navy secretaryRichard V. Spencer signed a memorandum leading to the establishment of a Naval University System (NUS).[1] NUS is the primary way that theUnited States Department of the Navy (DON) delivers education to its force, and it includes the DON's eight academic degree granting institutions.[2] The NUS operates on a decentralized model to aimed at fostering greater agility, responsiveness, and innovation.[2] In December 2019, acting secretaryThomas Modly signed a memorandum requesting funds for NUS.[3]
On February 24, 2022, secretaryCarlos Del Toro established the Naval Education task force to review the NUS.[4] Its members include:
| Campus | Location | Established | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval War College | Newport, Rhode Island | 1884 | 599 |
| Naval Postgraduate School | Monterey, California | 1909 | 629 |
| Marine Corps University | Quantico, Virginia | 1989 | 491 |
| United States Naval Academy | Annapolis, Maryland | 1845 | 4,576 |
| United States Naval Community College | Quantico, Virginia | 2019 | 2,600 |
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