Christopher Newport University
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ABOUT US
A four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University enrolls 5,000 students in rigorous academic programs in the liberal arts and sciences. Christopher Newport offers great teaching and small class sizes with an emphasis on scholarship, leadership, service and honor. Our outstanding liberal arts and sciences curriculum shapes hearts and minds for a lifetime of service. Here you’ll discover a vibrant campus as you pursue great dreams for your future, preparing to change the world. Our undergraduates choose from more than 90 areas of study and enjoy our tremendous sense of community.
CLASSES At Christopher Newport University more than half of your classes will have 19 or fewer students. Every student is expected to be actively engaged in the classroom and has the opportunity to build personal relationships with professors and fellow students. At Christopher Newport you’ll be asked to give your very best, and your professors and peers will be with you every step of the way. The intellectual and academic rewards are worth it.
MENTORSHIP
Our classes are taught by professors at the leading-edge of their disciplines with a passion for teaching. Faculty-student mentorship is at the heart of the academic experience. Our best faculty members teach freshmen, as well as upperclassmen, and we don’t have teaching assistants on campus. Here you can build relationships that extend beyond the classroom as you work on research projects and conference presentations, publish materials, and study abroad. It’s not unusual for faculty and students to dine together, share life experiences and keep in touch beyond graduation. Your success, at Christopher Newport and after, is their priority.
SCHOLARSHIPS High-achieving students have the opportunity to compete for our academic scholarships: President’s Leadership Program Honors Program Riverside Medical Group Scholars Ferguson Enterprises Performing Arts Scholarships Bonner Service Scholars Program Canon Virginia, Inc. Leadership Scholarships (Electrical Engineering) Computer Science and Engineering Scholarship (Amazon’s Tech Talent Initiative)
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ENGAGE
CNU has abundant leadership opportunities and a vibrant community where you will play an active role in campus life. With more than 200 clubs and organizations to join, you’ll be able to explore your interests and passions. It’s also easy to start a new club. We’re establishing new traditions all the time, and creating a student organization is one way to leave your mark. We also have one of the nation's premier athletic programs in NCAA Division III. Our student-athletes participate in 24 varsity sports, including cheerleading and sailing. If you’re not interested in competing on a varsity team, we have active club and intramural sports programs as well.
COMMUNITY You will experience a strong sense of community as you walk across campus. Whether it’s cheering on your roommate as she competes for the NCAA volleyball championship, participating in a campus-wide food drive, enjoying dessert at the president’s residence or simply sharing dinner with a group of friends from your learning community. Strong bonds are formed among our students, professors and alumni. When you choose Christopher Newport you become a Captain for Life!
FACILITIES
Christopher Newport is committed to providing extraordinary buildings that support great learning and student engagement. Matching CNU’s strong academic reputation is the beauty of our campus – a place where students learn in classrooms and labs equipped with the latest technology, and bring their visions to life in the studios of the brand new Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center and on the fields and courts of outstanding athletics facilities. The Paul and Rosemary Trible Library provides an unbeatable atmosphere for research, learning and scholarly interaction. Einstein’s Café is open for business on the ground floor and is a hub of campus activity. Nearly 4,000 students live in award-winning residence halls and apartment suites with all the amenities and comforts of home. Our campus also features the world-renowned Ferguson Center for the Arts, which was designed by the firm of acclaimed architect I.M. Pei. Visit and you’ll find a stunning campus with world-class facilities. You have to see it to believe it!
LOCATION You’re going to be in college for the next four years — you should enjoy the stay. Our location is spectacular. Situated in Newport News on the Virginia Peninsula, Christopher Newport’s 260-acre campus is in the heart of Hampton Roads. There is so much to enjoy — Busch Gardens, Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, and many waterfront attractions and smaller beaches that dot the area. You’ll be a short walk from the James River and Mariners’ Museum Park, a 550-acre nature preserve surrounding pristine Mariners Lake.
Photo © Busch Gardens
Photo © Virginia Beach Convention Center
VISIT US
Virtual Campus
Remember, college is all about finding the “perfect” fit: the size, the place, the people. Come see why Christopher Newport is an incredible place — an excellent education, amazing opportunities and a community dedicated to your success on a breathtakingly beautiful campus. There is no better way to experience Christopher Newport than to schedule a campus visit. We offer daily information sessions, tours and interviews so you can learn about us as we get to know you. Throughout the year, we offer class visits, open houses and special programs for scholarship applicants and admitted students. Schedule a visit or interview at: cnu.edu/campusvisit
TOUR
Check out our online options to preview campus and hear from current CNU students. We offer both a full 360-degree video tour and a self-guided virtual tour. i.cnu.edu/virtualtour
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Christopher Newport u n i v e r s i t y Office of Admission 1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, Virginia 23606 cnu.edu/admission