Christopher Newport u n i v e r s i t y INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
CNU AT A GLANCE CAMPUS Located on 260 acres in Newport News, Virginia, between historic Williamsburg and Virginia Beach and adjacent to the 550-acre Mariners’ Museum and Park, the Noland Trail, and the James River.
CLASS SIZE Average class size: 25
CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
FACILITIES
More than 200 academic, social, athletic, and other clubs and student organizations.
Nearly $1 billion in new construction has built a beautiful campus with world-class facilities.
ENROLLMENT*
FACULTY
5,232 students; 1,225 first-year students Undergraduate students: 5,094 Graduate Students: 138
Nearly 90 percent hold a PhD or highest degree in their fields. Our professors were called “dedicated and caring” in a Washington Post survey.
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION*
CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTS
SCHOLARSHIPS
Students are enrolled from every region in Virginia, 29 other states and 31 foreign countries.
In addition to our varsity teams, CNU has intramural and club sports teams that include season-long, one-day, individual, team and co-ed sports.
HIGH SCHOOL GPA*
RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES
Middle 50 percent range: 3.5-4.0 (4.0 scale)
Modern and spacious residence halls. All students are required to live on campus for the first three years. The Princeton Review has ranked our residence halls among the top in the United States in the group’s “Best College Dorms” category.
International students are eligible for more than 400 renewable freshman Honors, Leadership, performing arts and service scholarships offered each fall.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS NCAA Division III; 23 varsity teams
*For freshman class entering fall 2014
OUR LOCATION Virginia is located midway between New York and Florida and borders Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Virginia is home to a variety of landscapes, from the mountains in the western part of the state to the sandy coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean. The different regions across Virginia offer a wide range of outdoor activities, such as skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. Golfing, hiking, bicycling and camping are year-round activities in Virginia, and the coastal regions provide plenty of opportunities for year-round water sports such as surfing and kayaking.
NEWPORT NEWS WEATHER Month
Avgerage High (ºC)
Average Low (ºC)
January
8
1
February
10
2
March
14
6
April
20
11
May
24
15
June
28
20
July
31
22
August
29
22
September
26
18
October
21
12
November
16
7
December
11
3
Climate in Virginia and Newport News is mild with four distinct seasons.
NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, Virginia, adjacent to the 550-acre Mariners’ Museum and Park, the Noland Trail, and the James River. Newport News is geographically DISTANCE FROM the fourth-largest city in the state. Newport NEWPORT NEWS, VA News was settled in 1621, not long after the Washington, D.C. 274.7 km Jamestown Colony, and is named after our own Philadelphia 498.3 km Captain Christopher Newport — an English sailor New York City 635.9 km and privateer who captained the largest of the Boston 978.8 km three ships carrying settlers to Jamestown and Atlanta 951.3 km the Virginia Colony. Miami 1,546.9 km
Virginia Beach, VA
CNU is located in the heart of one of the most historic — and beautiful — areas in the United States. Just a short drive away are significant historic sites, such as Colonial Williamsburg, and great beaches on the Virginia coast. • Colonial Williamsburg, just 20 minutes away, is the nation’s largest outdoor living-history museum. PreRevolutionary times come alive through reconstructed homes, stores and taverns populated by interpreters and actors. Williamsburg is also home to Busch Gardens amusement park and Water Country USA water park. • Virginia Beach offers world-class beaches, great water sports and a rich nightlife — just 45 minutes from campus. • Washington, D.C., just over two hours away, is the capital of the United States. You’ll find numerous free, public museums and the nation’s most treasured buildings, monuments and memorials — the National Mall, the Capitol, Washington Monument, the White House and Lincoln Memorial, among others.
UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY Our broad and numerous areas of study will stimulate your intellect and challenge you to excel. To learn more visit academics.cnu.edu. Accounting
Computer Science
Judeo-Christian Studies
African-American Studies
Dance
Latin
American Studies
Economics
Latin American Studies
• Constitutional Studies Applied Physics Asian Studies Biochemistry Biology
• Mathematical Economics Electrical Engineering English • Literature • Writing
Biology — Cellular, Molecular and Physiological
Environmental Studies
Biology — Environmental
Film Studies
Biology — Integrative Biology — Organismal Biotechnology and Management Business Administration Chemistry Childhood Studies Civic Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship Classical Studies • Classical Languages Communication Computer Engineering
Finance
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy of Law
Leadership Studies
Photography and Video Art
Linguistics
Political Science
Management
Pre-Health
Marketing
Pre-Law
Mathematics
Pre-Med
Mathematics — Applied and Computational
Psychology Social Work
Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Fine Arts
Sociology • Anthropology • Criminology
Middle East and North Africa Studies
• Art History • Studio Art French German Greek Studies History Human Rights and Conflict Management Information Science
Military Science (ROTC)
Spanish
Music
Theater
• Choral Music Education • Composition • Instrumental Music Education • Jazz Studies • Performance
Information Systems
Neuroscience
Interdisciplinary Studies
Philosophy
International Culture and Business
• Acting • Arts Administration • Design/Technology • Directing/Dramatic Literature • Music/Dance • Theater Studies U.S. National Security Studies
• Pre-seminary Studies • Religious Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies
GRADUATE PROGRAMS We offer three programs that allow you to complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years. For more information visit gradstudies.cnu.edu. Applied Physics and Computer Science
Environmental Science
Teaching (MAT)
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (PLP)
HONORS PROGRAM
As part of PLP, each student earns a minor in leadership studies. Through challenging courses, public service, personal development, foreign study and other targeted opportunities, PLP empowers leadership students to make a difference — to become caring, knowledgeable and effective leaders for America and the world. Each student receives an annual residential scholarship (including a study abroad stipend), as well as priority housing in a PLP Learning Community and priority course registration.
This unique program offers students more freedom to customize their academic experience for their personal and professional aspirations by reducing the liberal learning core requirements. This allows more time for interdisciplinary seminar-style courses and challenges students by means of study abroad, independent research, internships, jobs and volunteer experience relevant to their passions. Each student receives an annual residential scholarship (including a study abroad stipend), as well as priority housing in an Honors Learning Community and priority course registration.
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Arttu Fiva Ylitornio, Finland MAJORS: Economics and Finance ACTIVITIES: • Varsity Tennis • Economics and Finance Club • International Club
“Being part of this awesome university
has been a blessing. The class sizes are small, and professors are very helpful and interested in the success of the students. My dream is to work in international business, and coming to CNU is one step toward my goal. The Luter School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), which means my degree is accepted
all around the world.
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UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH Nearly 60 percent of your classes will have 19 or fewer students, giving you direct access to experts in their fields — teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles within their areas of expertise. Our professors’ passion is teaching, and you’ll enjoy the intellectual challenge of working with them. Student-faculty partnerships provide the most powerful teaching anywhere. At CNU you don’t have to be a graduate student to tackle cutting-edge research. Our undergraduates
work alongside faculty mentors on key research initiatives, make conference presentations, and publish with faculty coauthors in books and scholarly journals. Our students’ involvement in research spans diverse topics — from the influence of the Internet to the wetlands, artificial intelligence and Native American artists, to name a few — and many lead to presentations at local, regional and national conferences. Plus, CNU provides financial support to students for research projects.
We empower you to take an active role in your own education. Through undergraduate research, education becomes less about memorizing and more about discovering. You can conduct research on a topic of your own interest and discover something new! Graduate and professional schools, as well as future employers, are increasingly interested in graduates who can contribute to research and interdisciplinary teams to tackle today’s tough problems.
LIVING ON CAMPUS Nearly 4,000 CNU students live in luxurious facilities. Our residence halls and apartment complexes have won rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review has ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group’s “Best College Dorms” category.
YORK RIVER FIRST-YEAR RESIDENCE HALL TYPICAL ROOM
All student accommodations include air conditioning, cable TV and access to 21st-century technology. Each suite or room has a microwave and refrigerator unit; our apartments include washers and dryers and fully equipped kitchens. Laundry facilities are conveniently located in each residence hall. First-, second- and third-year students must live in university housing. For more information about living on campus visit housing.cnu.edu.
Vay Ly Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam MAJOR: Management ACTIVITIES: • Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity)
“Coming to the U.S. and studying
at CNU provides a great educational opportunity that can be used anywhere around the world. It’s a challenge to adapt to a new culture, but the students and people you meet at CNU are all so nice. Everyone says ‘hi’ to each other, which was new to me. People here also help out in any way they can, whatever your need may be.
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Tulsi Ratnam Chennai, India MAJOR: Political Science MINORS: Psychology and American Studies ACTIVITIES: • Multicultural Student Association • Eastern American Student Triumvirate • Where Is the Line Club
“CNU is a very open and inclusive community;
there are so many opportunities to get involved, which is extremely important when studying or living abroad. Don’t be shy. Speak up, talk to your fellow Captains and be an active participant on
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campus.
STUDENT LIFE College is much more than classes and assignments. It’s also serious fun! Student life contributes greatly to your CNU experience, and you’re sure to find many activities to peak your interest. CNU offers a wide number of diverse clubs and extra-curricular opportunities — more than 200 in all! You’ll also enjoy various special events scheduled year-round, from comedians and coffeehouse music performances to game nights, movies and Springfest. Additional activities and groups include sporting events, Greek life, the CNU Marching Captains, CNU cheerleaders and the Storm dance team.
CAPTAINS ATHLETICS
VARSITY SPORTS Men’s
Women’s
Co-ed
Baseball
CNU has one of America’s most successful NCAA Division III programs, producing 80 individual and team championships and more than 600 All-Americans. Nearly every year we have the top winning percentage among all Virginia schools. In addition to our varsity teams, CNU has club and intramural sports teams. Unlike NCAA collegiate athletics, club sports are student initiated, operated and managed while members work to fund their activities. They can be either competitive or recreational. Competitive clubs play against other collegiate teams while typically requiring greater time, travel and financial commitment, and may involve tryouts and leagues. Recreational clubs focus more on enjoyment, yet sometimes involve matchups against area schools. Students of all athletic abilities seeking healthy on-campus competition can take part in intramural sports, a great way to be part of a team without the long-term commitment.
Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Indoor Track & Field Lacrosse Outdoor Track & Field Sailing Storm Dance Team Soccer Softball Tennis Volleyball
Alex Makumbi Kampala, Uganda MAJOR: Political Science MINOR: Economics ACTIVITIES: • Varsity Soccer Team • CNU Athletics Ground Crew • Tennis Events Manager • Men of Vision and Excellence (M.O.V.E.) • The Africa Project
“If I had one word to describe
CNU it would be significance. CNU encourages students to participate, share and be part of the community. I want to live a life that makes a difference. I hope to someday work with a nonprofit organization working in less developed countries. My ultimate goal is to lead my own nonprofit focusing on youth
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development.
Alina Sanchez Havana, Cuba MAJOR: Management MINOR: Spanish ACTIVITES: • Hispanic Organization for Latin Awareness • International Club • Students for Christ • M.O.V.E to the mic
“There is something great about knowing that no
matter where you’re from or where you’ve been you will find a group that accepts you and finds wonders in your differences. For me, that group has been CNU.
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HOW TO APPLY Admission review is not just about comparing test scores and grades. Our holistic review of your application is designed to consider all aspects of your background and find those students for whom CNU is the “right fit.” We consider the varying academic environments at different schools, as well as your extracurricular involvement.
ADMISSION DEADLINES ENTRY TERM
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Fall Semester
February 1
Spring Semester
October 1
ONLINE APPLICATION AND APPLICATION FEE Apply online through the Common Application at commonapp.org and pay the $50 application fee (nonrefundable).
TRANSCRIPTS Submit your high school transcripts to an official credential evaluator (visit naces.org/members.htm for a list evaluators) who will prepare an objective, analytical review that describes and interprets your credentials in terms of their U.S. equivalents. Once the review is complete, a copy of the review must be sent directly from the credential evaluator to the Office of Admission.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS If English is not your native language, and your secondary school instruction was not in English, submit your official scores from one of the following English language proficiency tests: • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6 or above • International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP): 3.7 or above • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 530 or above on the paper-based test, a score of 71 or above for the internet-based test, or a score of 197 or above on the computer-based test
FINANCIAL RESOURCES STATEMENT Submit a Financial Resources Statement (if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident). In addition, please attach any official bank statements or affidavits to show you can afford to study in the United States.
Costs for Class Entering Fall 2015* Tuition
PER SEMESTER
PER YEAR
$11,912
$23,824
Room and Board $5,467
$10,934
Total
$34,758
$17,379 *Costs are in U.S. dollars
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SKYPE INTERVIEWS We strongly encourage all applicants to participate in our admission interview process. While not required for admission, this personal interaction is an important part of the application process. To schedule an interview, email us at interviews@cnu.edu.
CNU attracts outstanding students and prepares them for whatever the future may hold, not by training them to simply memorize and recite facts, but by instructing and inspiring them to think and engage.
SEE CAMPUS Find out who we are and how you’ll fit in. It’s all about fit — the size, the place, the people and a community dedicated to your success. We invite you to get to know us.
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MEET MARION GLOOR UNIVERSITY FELLOW FOR INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT CNU CLASS OF 2014 HOMETOWN: Niederlenz, Switzerland MAJORS: Communication and French ACTIVITIES: • Varsity Tennis • Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Honor Society) • Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society) • Italian Club • International Club — founder Not only did I come to CNU to get the “exciting study abroad experience,” but even more so in order to be able to combine my academic studies with playing tennis on a women’s varsity team. I find the new and unknown irresistible and am driven by curiosity to meet new people and places in this world. The CNU community is very friendly and supportive, so even though it was not easy to adjust to everything at the beginning, there was always someone there to help me and answer my questions — people here really bend over backward for you, and I wanted to do the same for others. I helped establish and now oversee the International Club at CNU to support and mentor new students as well as help them adjust to a new environment, language and culture.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or want to find out more about my experience abroad at CNU.
marion.gloor@cnu.edu +1 (757) 594-8272
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