CNU Difference

THE CNU DIFFERENCE

Christopher Newport University

JUST RIGHT

A four-year public university in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University is home to 4,500 students who live, learn and thrive on a campus as friendly as it is beautiful.

Christopher Newport offers great teaching, and small class sizes and 90 areas of study with an emphasis on scholarship, leadership, service and honor. Our outstanding liberal arts and sciences curriculum shapes hearts and minds for a lifetime of success.

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CLASSES

At Christopher Newport University, more than half of your classes will have 19 or fewer students.

You’ll be asked to give your very best, and your professors and classmates will be with you every step of the way. The intellectual and academic rewards are worth it.

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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 first-year students, as well as upperclassmen, and we don’t have teaching assistants on campus.

Here you can build relationships with your professors that extend beyond the classroom as you work on research projects and conference presentations, publish materials, and study abroad. Your learning and success, at Christopher Newport University and beyond, is their priority.

SCHOLARSHIPS

High-achieving students have the opportunity to compete for our signature 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

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.

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 club and intramural sports opportunities as well. cnu.edu/life

COMMUNITY

You will experience a strong sense of community and our culture of kindness as you walk across campus. Whether watching the sun set at the Lions Bridge, participating in a campus wide food drive, joining President Kelly on his Wednesday Walk, 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. You will be among the first classes to explore the drone and robotics labs and the makerspaces in the Science and Engineering Research Center, now under construction. You can bring your visions to life in the studios of the new Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center or on the stage at the spectacular Ferguson Center for the Arts.

The Paul and Rosemary Trible Library provides an unbeatable atmosphere for research, learning and scholarly interaction. Einstein’s Café is 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.

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 ideal. Situated in Newport News between Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Beach, there is so much to enjoy here. You'll also be a short walk from local restaurants, the James River, the Noland Trail and Mariners' Museum Park, a nature preserve surrounding pristine Mariners' Lake.

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VISIT US

Remember, college is all about finding the “perfect” fit: the value, size, place, and people.

Virtual Campus TOUR

Come see why Christopher Newport is the #1 ranked regional public university in Virginia and #3 in the South. There is no better way to experience Christopher Newport than to schedule a campus visit or just stop by for a look around.

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:

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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.

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