The Graduate School of Defense and Strategic Studies is located in Fairfax, Virginia, just 10 miles from Washington, D.C. We are close to decision-makers and key agencies in national security.
Facilities and Resources
Resources
Chicago Manual of Style Citation Guide
The Chicago Manual of Style is to be used for all DSS academic papers to include papers assigned by course instructors, and non-thesis, thesis and capstone projects.
Administrative and policy resources
- Academic integrity information and policy
- Defense and strategic studies student handbook (pdf)
- Directed Reading Directives
Learning center
Use our on-site learning center to aid your research.
At the learning center, you have access to:
- A small library of books, journals and government documents.
- Reference works and research materials, including bibliographies and files on program subjects.
- Computers.
Other Libraries
Transportation
The nearby Metro station keeps you connected. The Vienna station, less than a half-mile from our office, takes you by subway to many Washington, D.C. locations.
As a student, you have access to free on-site parking for class.
Adobe Reader is required to view and print some documents listed above.