Residence Life

Christopher Newport University is highly committed to promoting an environment that honors the uniqueness that each student brings to the university. The presence and active engagement of a diverse community offers a vibrant, rich and transformative campus experience that impacts all facets of student life.

STUDENT DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

(Student Affairs)

Interact with students, faculty and staff representing an array of identities, backgrounds and interests.

Participate in organizations and programming designed to expand your cultural experiences and worldview.

Engage in coursework that highlights diverse viewpoints, social concerns and global understanding.

Access the services that support your unique needs as you navigate the CNU experience.

Living on campus is integral to the Christopher Newport experience. We place great value in providing a residential living and learning environment that supports your student's academic journey in the liberal arts and sciences. Our three-year residency requirement is supported by housing options that provide students with a balance of support while nurturing independence. We want this to be your student's home away from home!

You can find many resources and staff information on our website: cnu.edu/reslife. Each of our residential areas is home to a full time masters degreed professional who oversees the undergraduate staff, helps to manage the facility, and serves as a resource and mentor to our residents. These hall directors have special training as educators to help our students navigate new experiences. Resident assistants (RAs) are community builders who live in designated areas of each residence hall on campus. They are full-time students trained to help with most situations that may arise for residents. The RA will help your student with the transition of living at home to living at CNU. We hope all students will connect with their RAs soon after receiving their room assignment in early August.

ROOMMATE ASSIGNMENTS

Room and roommate assignments will be published in early August. While the thought of living with friends from high school may be comforting, we encourage students to be open to a new roommate experience. Residents broaden their campus network and expand their options for when they meet and interact with different people. Roommates are strongly encouraged to contact one another before arriving on campus to make introductions and coordinate shared living arrangements. As a first year student, you will be assigned to a two-person (one roommate, one bedroom). You will share a bathroom with two additional people in an adjoining room.

(757) 594-7756 housingadmin@cnu.edu