Welcome to the National Defense University. The University is located on the grounds of Fort Lesley J. McNair in Southwest Washington D.C. between the Anacostia River and the Washington Channel. Our address is:
National Defense University
Fort Lesley J. McNair
300 5th Avenue
Building 62
Washington, DC 20319
Access
Main Gate/Visitors Gate
The Main Gate/Visitor's Gate on 2nd Street SW is open 24/7. All non-DoD/non-federally affiliated visitors MUST use this gate to access Fort McNair.
- ID Requirements: A federal or state government-issued photo ID with biographic information such as name, date of birth, sex, and address is required. Security badges are not acceptable. All credentials are subject to screening and vetting by Installation Access Control personnel.
- Vehicle Search: Non-DoD/non-federally affiliated visitors' vehicles are subject to search.
Online Visitor's Pass Request
When requesting base access online:
- Online access request applications are for a 24-hour pass only.
- Please request online no more than 14 days ahead or less than three days prior to the date access is needed.
- One email address can be linked to one active request at a time. NOTE: You can submit a pass request using Gmail; however, due to Gmail's advanced security settings, the emails containing approved passes may get sent to spam or be blocked entirely. If you do not receive an email response within 24 to 72 hours, check your spam folder.
- Active requests begin when you enter your information online and end when the pass expires.
- If approved, you will receive your pass via email. It MUST BE PRINTED when you come to the installation.
- If you do not get an email response within 24 to 72 hours, get a denial, or have any questions call the VCC during regular business hours at 703-696-0186/0189 for assistance.
Ceremonial Gate
The Ceremonial Gate on 4th Street SW is open for egress only from 1500 to 1800 in the evening, Monday-Friday (closed on federal holidays).
Map of Fort McNair
Public Transportation Links