Welcome Prospective Students
Eligibility
All prospective NDIC students must be U.S. citizens who are members of the U.S. Armed Forces or federal government employees. Additionally, students must possess a TS/SCI security clearance. Government contractors are not eligible for enrollment in National Defense Intelligence College academic programs.
All graduate applicants must possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Admissions applications are evaluated with regard to the applicant's education, preparation, and the proven ability to excel in graduate work. Careful consideration is given to a variety of factors including undergraduate and graduate grade point averages, GRE scores, and the applicant’s statement of purpose.
NDIC, as an institution, is committed to affirmative action, diversity management, and equal employment opportunity programs. The College considers prospective students and employees without regard to age, color, gender, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Nominations
Nominations are required for all full-time study programs, as well as for the following part-time programs: part-time graduate study at the NGA and NSA Graduate Centers, the MSSI Program for Reserves and the DIA Cohort. Nominations are not required for individuals applying for part-time study in the Evening MSSI, the Monthly Executive MSSI or “continuing education” weekday classes.
Nominations must be submitted to the NDIC Admissions Office and may be written memo style on official U.S. government letterhead, on DoD Form 1556 or on U.S. Government Standard Form 182.