Marine Corps Announces 2026-2027 Academic Year for Distance Education Programs

College of Distance Education and Training, Command and Staff College, and Expeditionary Warfare School to hold blended seminar program selection board for reserve officers.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 1:59pm

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The United States Marine Corps has announced the convening of the academic year 2026-2027 for its College of Distance Education and Training, Command and Staff College, and Expeditionary Warfare School blended seminar program selection board for reserve officers. The programs will be held at the Marine Corps University in Quantico, Virginia.

Why it matters

The Marine Corps' distance education and training programs are crucial for providing educational opportunities to reserve officers who may not be able to attend in-person courses. These blended programs allow officers to participate remotely while also engaging in hands-on seminars, ensuring they receive a well-rounded military education.

The details

The selection board will evaluate and select reserve officers to participate in the blended seminar programs for the upcoming academic year. These programs combine distance learning components with in-person seminars held at the Marine Corps University campus in Quantico, Virginia.

  • The academic year 2026-2027 will begin in the fall of 2026.

The players

Marine Corps University

The educational institution of the United States Marine Corps, located in Quantico, Virginia.

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What’s next

The selection board will convene in the coming months to review applications and choose the participants for the 2026-2027 academic year programs.

The takeaway

The Marine Corps' distance education and training programs demonstrate the service's commitment to providing educational opportunities to reserve officers, ensuring they receive a comprehensive military education even if they cannot attend in-person courses.