NEW STUDENTS CURRENT STUDENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FACULTY & STAFF ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOVERNMENT & INDUSTRY Home >>  International Students >>  General Information General Information 1 Location: Monterey, CA 2˝ driving hours south of San Francisco; International Programs Office located aboard NPS, Herrmann Hall, Bldg 220, Basement Floor, Rm B-47. 2 Student Arrival/Departure Info: Preferred Airport - Monterey, California, which is located about 3 miles from NPS, is served by several flights daily from San Francisco and Los Angeles. Students terminating their flights in either San Francisco or Los Angeles will be responsible for arranging their own transportation to Monterey 3 Gen Info: The International Programs Office will coordinate pickup of arriving students at Monterey Airport if we receive notification of ETA and carrier. If unable, commercial taxi service is readily available from the airport to the school (5 minutes). 4 Transportation: No military transportation is available; local public transportation is limited. Recommend bring adequate funds to purchase used car. 5 Messing: There is no full service military messing facility at NPS. Continental breakfast, lunch, and a limited dinner menu is available at NPS Officers Club located in Herrmann Hall (co-located with the Transient BQ facility). Weather “Sunny California” is not a true description of this part of the state. Throughout the year, daytime temperatures vary. Summers are generally damp and foggy. But even at night, winter temperatures rarely reach freezing. With very rare exceptions the days are never hot (over 65-70 F). Nighttime temperatures range from about 40 - 60 F. Annual mean temperature is 64 degrees Fahrenheit, +- 8 degrees. Clothing 1 Men: Uniforms are worn once a week (Tuesday), during Armed Forces Week, and for graduation. It is recommended that you have at least one winter and one summer uniform. The normal uniform of the day for class is casual dress. Collared shirts and slacks may be worn for school. Slacks, sports jackets, and sweaters are fine for practically any occasion. 2 Women: Slacks and pantsuits are warm, comfortable and practical throughout the year. Of course, bring clothing that is considered appropriate for an occasional dance or evening of entertainment. A lightweight coat with a removable lining is very good for warmth throughout the year for both men and women. 3 Children: Shirts, undershirts and slacks (for boys); dresses, blouses, and slacks (for girls); and socks, sweaters, a coat with removable lining and a raincoat for both boys and girls. All the clothes you may need can be purchased locally. Native Costumes, if you have them, can be worn for International Day and other special occasions.