Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics

Catalog Year 2025-2026

Based on VCCS Curriculum for MATHEMATICS

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Submit the letter of intent after at least 15 credit hours are earned at the VCCS, prior to graduation from the VCCS, and prior to applying for admission to CNU;

• Earn a transfer associate degree;

• Earn a minimum GPA of 3.2 for your associate degree;

• Complete all associate degree requirements (Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, College-Level Examination Program, and Cambridge are permissible) at the VCCS;

• Have at least one semester (fall/spring) with full-time enrollment (min. 12 credits);

• Maintain continuous enrollment in all non-summer terms from the point of registering their intent to transfer until the associate degree has been conferred;

• Transfer to Christopher Newport in the semester designated on this Intent; and

• Formally apply for admission to Christopher Newport and follow all admission processes, requirements, and established deadlines (transfer.cnu.edu).

• Please note that CNU has many different agreements with VCCS schools, so please review our website for agreements with your specific school: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/agreement/

• See the VCCS Transfer Programs page for more details in our Guaranteed Admission Agreement.

• This transfer guide shows an optimal path to a bachelor's degree in mathematics at CNU. Completing the coursework above will position you to transfer to CNU in mathematics with junior standing and the potential to graduate in two years. If you complete the associate degree but haven't taken all of the recommended courses, you may still be able to pursue a mathematics degree at CNU, but your time to graduation may be impacted.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/

• Register Intent to Transfer: After 15 credits are earned at the community college but prior to graduation through Letter of Intent

• Admission Application: By late July for Fall or mid-December for Spring here.

• Financial Aid: https://cnu.edu/financialaid/

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority date of March 1 at studentaid.gov

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year. For help, see Transfer Steps and Resource Center at www.TransferVirginia.org

• Connect with an advisor at your community college and CNU within your first year. College Connect is available in your account at www.TransferVirginia.org

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• A degree in mathematics might be right for you if you:

• enjoy searching for patterns or solving puzzles;

• have strong problem-solving skills;

• are curious about how mathematics can be used to understand real-world phenomena;

• have always found mathematics to be fun and easy and you want to develop a deeper understanding of how mathematics works;

• are a logical thinker; and

• enjoy being challenged.

What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts & Science) will satisfy of the CNU general education component of the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of the Second Language (foreign language) Literacy Requirement.

• Dual Enrollment -- Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Same as above.

• Credit for Prior Learning: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit/. Credit previously awarded at another college or university for AP examinations does not automatically transfer to Christopher Newport. AP scores should be submitted directly to the university from College Board for evaluation. Scores are evaluated according to the CNU Undergraduate Catalog in place at the time of the student's initial matriculation at Christopher Newport.

• Catalog Year: 2025-2026; Catalog year is assigned to each student upon matriculation to CNU.

Is This College Right For Me?

• We think 5,000 students is just the right size. We're large enough to offer a wide variety of opportunities, but we're small enough that you won't feel like you are just a number

• 90% of our faculty have the highest degree in their field but more important is their passion for engaging and advising students inside and outside the classroom

• More than half of our classes have 19 or fewer students and less than 5% have 50 students or more! Professors know our students by name and expect them to be engaged each class

• We enjoy a wonderful sense of community here, and our Honor Code is taken very seriously. We have a speaking tradition and you'll find that students and faculty here will hold the door for you and look you in the eye as you walk by

• Learn more about our college at www.TransferVirginia.org

Did You Know That…

• Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements, with the exception of foreign language, and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at CNU?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, and job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org

Program Successes & Highlights

• The York County School Division Math Tutoring Program provides CNU students with the opportunity to work with students from Yorktown Elementary and Yorktown Middle Schools. The York County School Division provides tutors with training and ongoing support.

• The STEM Mentoring Program provides Crittenden Middle School students with tutoring in Math 6, 7, 8, Algebra I, and Geometry.

• This past year, fourteen undergraduate students participated in extracurricular research or mathematical problem-solving activities, mentored by six different faculty. One student was supported through the ORCA Research Apprentice Program. These activities resulted in seven student presentations (four as part of the Mathematics Department Colloquium Series, two at Paideia, and one at the Spring meeting of the MD/DC/VA section of the Mathematical Association of America), and two publications (one in the CUPOLA and one in the PUMP Journal of Undergraduate Research).

• Graduates of the Mathematics Program have gone on to careers with the FBI, Towne Insurance, the Department of Defense, Brighthouse Financial, Carter Bank & Trust, and more, while others have gone on to graduate study at Virginia Tech, North Carolina State University, the University of Rhode Island, Baylor University, Emory University, and more.

What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?

• We feel that a holistic review that encompasses all aspects of your background and application is the most effective method for finding students for whom Christopher Newport is the right fit. Typically, competitive transfer applicants present at least 12-15 credit hours of college-level credit and an earned cumulative GPA of 2.8.

• We strongly encourage the completion of one college-level mathematics and English course. Standardized test scores are encouraged but not required.

• CNU has many different admission agreements with different GPA requirements/minimums for students from the Virginia Community Colleges so be sure to review them here: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/agreement/

• Learn more about applying at www.TransferVirginia.org

Do More With Your Degree!

• Graduates of our program either apply their skills by beginning an exciting career path or enroll in graduate school to further their education.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• None