CNUDifference Brochure

CNU THE DIFFERENCE

JUST RIGHT

A four-year public university in

Newport News,

Virginia,

Christopher Newport University enrolls 4,500 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 the classroom and has the opportunity to build personal relationships with professors and fellow students.

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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 learning and success, at Christopher Newport University 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) cnu.edu/scholarships

ENGAGE

We offer 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 a number of club and intramural sports opportunities 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 between Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, Christopher Newport's 260-acre campus is in the heart of Hampton Roads. There is so much to enjoy - our region offers some of Virginia's most popular destinations with waterfront attractions and smaller beaches that dot the area. You'll also be a short walk from the James River and Mariner's Musuem Park, a 550-acre nature preserve surrounding pristine Mariner's Lake.

Photo © Virginia Beach Convention Center

Photo © Busch Gardens

VISIT US

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 host class visits, open houses and special programs for scholarship applicants and admitted students. Schedule a visit or interview at:

cnu.edu/campusvisit

TOUR Virtual Campus

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.

youvisit.com/cnu