The School of Defense and Strategic Studies (DSS) is located in Arlington, Virginia, just five 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.
Philosophy and learning objectives
Administrative and policy resources
- Academic integrity information and policy
- Academic policy on the use of Artificial Intelligence
- Defense and Strategic Studies Student Handbook (.pdf)
- DSS Directed Reading Directives (.pdf)
Libraries
DSS has a small library at its Arlington, Virginia location. Contact the office at 703-218-3565 to schedule a visit when the office is open.
Other libraries:
Transportation
The nearby metro station keeps you connected. The Courthouse Metro, only 10 steps from our building, takes you by subway to many Washington, D.C. locations.
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