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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Captain Chris
Undergraduate
4369
Transfer-in
217
Overall
23
Years 1 & 2
25
Years 3 & 4
20
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University emphasizes values, leadership, and community through a liberal arts education that develops critical thinking, communication, and ethical reasoning. Christopher Newport is charting a bold path forward with our Strategic Compass, focused on academic excellence, community engagement, inclusion, belonging, and student success.
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Academics
Freshman Definition
Student who has not taken college coursework after high school graduation (excluding summer terms).
College Fit
At Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We...see moreAt Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We offer more than 90 areas of study, all programs are grounded in our rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. With 60 percent of our classes having 19 or fewer students, our small class sizes give you direct access to experts in their fields - teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish noteworthy books and articles. We also have more than 200 clubs and student organizations and 24 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division III. We're located in Newport News, Virginia, in the heart of one of the most historic and beautiful areas of the United States. When you venture off campus, you'll find unlimited activities for all interests as well as cultural and historical treasures within a short walk or drive. Our residence halls and apartment complexes win rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group's Best College Dorms category. While transfer students are not required to live on-campus, many do! Housing is offered on a space-available basis.
Freshman Student Catalog Year
By term of entry at CNU.
English Language Proficiency
Y; https://cnu.edu/a...see moreY; https://cnu.edu/admission/international/transfer/
Admissions and Financial Aid
Apply Here
cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply
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Application Fee
$65 non-refundable. Waivers available for demonstrated financial hardships and special programs and campaigns (i.e. Virg...see more$65 non-refundable. Waivers available for demonstrated financial hardships and special programs and campaigns (i.e. Virginia College Application Week).
Application Type(s)
Full-Time, and degree-seeking only.
Transcripts
Initial decisions may be based on unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts required prior to enrollment.
Tests
Test optional. SAT, ACT, and CLT considered if submitted. Various English proficiency tests considered for non-native sp...see moreTest optional. SAT, ACT, and CLT considered if submitted. Various English proficiency tests considered for non-native speakers -- TOEFL, DET, GTEC CBT, IELTS, iTEP, MELAB, PTE Academic, and ISE.
Essay
Required for Common Application application submission.
Letter of Recommendation
Not required. Considered if submitted.
Interview
Optional, strongly encouraged for all applicants.
Important Dates
Freshman Application Deadline
Fall
1-Feb
Freshman Application Deadline
Spring
15-Nov
Freshman Financial Aid Date
1-Mar
Freshman Priority Application Deadline
Fall
1-Dec
Freshman Priority Application Deadline
Spring
15-Nov
Freshman Financial Aid Date
1-Mar
Academics
Transfer Definition
A transfer student is defined as a new student matriculating at Christopher Newport for the first time but who has previ...see moreA transfer student is defined as a new student matriculating at Christopher Newport for the first time but who has previous post-secondary enrollment after high school graduation (excluding summer enrollment).
College Fit
At Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We...see moreAt Christopher Newport University, we have approximately 4,400 students with about 200 transfers enrolling each year. We offer more than 90 areas of study, all programs are grounded in our rigorous liberal arts and sciences core curriculum. With 60 percent of our classes having 19 or fewer students, our small class sizes give you direct access to experts in their fields - teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish noteworthy books and articles. We also have more than 200 clubs and student organizations and 24 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division III. We're located in Newport News, Virginia, in the heart of one of the most historic and beautiful areas of the United States. When you venture off campus, you'll find unlimited activities for all interests as well as cultural and historical treasures within a short walk or drive. Our residence halls and apartment complexes win rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group's Best College Dorms category. While transfer students are not required to live on-campus, many do! Housing is offered on a space-available basis.
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate ...see moreCompletion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree program (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts & Science) will satisfy the CNU general education component of the undergraduate curriculum with the exception of the Second Language (foreign language) Literacy Requirement. The Second Language Literacy Requirement may be met in one of the following ways: a) Transfer of 201 or higher level foreign language course or b) Completion of a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. Note that three (3) years of high school language study (in the same language) or a 102-level foreign language course is a prerequisite for a CNU 200-level foreign language course.
Completion of a transfer-oriented associate of fine arts degree from a VCCS college will satisfy Christopher Newport lower-level liberal learning requirements with the exception of one mathematics course (CNU's MATH 115 or higher) satisfying the Mathematical Literacy Liberal Learning Foundation requirement and one science lecture satisfying the Investigating the Natural World Area of Inquiry. Christopher Newport also requires completion of a 200-level language course or higher in a second language in order to graduate. If these requirements are not fulfilled during completion of the associate degree, they must be completed at Christopher Newport.
Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associates
Completion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Scien...see moreCompletion of a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) transfer-oriented degree (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts & Science) earned in high school satisfies Christopher Newport University's (CNU) general education requirements except for the Second Language Literacy Requirement. This requirement may be met by transferring a 201-level or higher foreign language course or completing a 200-level or higher foreign language course at CNU. A prerequisite for a CNU 200-level language course is either three years of the same high school language or a 102-level college language course. Students who earn the associate degree in high school are not eligible for VCCS/CNU guaranteed admission and, if they have not enrolled in a regular fall or spring college semester after high school graduation, must apply to CNU as first-time freshmen.
Completion of a transfer-oriented Associate of Fine Arts degree from a VCCS college satisfies CNU's lower-level liberal learning requirements except for one mathematics course (MATH 115 or higher), one science lecture course, and the 200-level foreign language requirement. Any unmet requirements must be completed at CNU.
Transfer Student Catalog Year
By term of entry at CNU.
Course Transfer Criteria
Courses and credits from other institutions are considered for review, provided that such credits carry a minimum grade ...see moreCourses and credits from other institutions are considered for review, provided that such credits carry a minimum grade of 'C' and are comparable to courses offered at Christopher Newport.
A maximum of 92 semester hours of transfer credit will be granted for courses which carry a grade of C or higher and which are comparable to courses offered by Christopher Newport University.
Of the allowable 92 semester hours of transfer credit, no more than 66 semester hours of transfer credit will be granted for junior or community college courses that carry a grade of C or higher.
A maximum of 60 semester hours of credit will be granted for work completed through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Program (AP), the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
Online labs are accepted with the exception of chemistry majors who choose to pursue the American Chemical Society (ACS) certification. Part of this certification is taking all chemistry labs in an in-person format (not online).
General Education Programs
Y
English Language Proficiency
Y; https://cnu.edu/a...see moreY; https://cnu.edu/admission/international/transfer/
Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA) Application Process
If you attend a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) school and have a cumul...see moreIf you attend a Virginia Community College System (VCCS) school and have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher, you may be eligible for the Guaranteed Admission Agreement (GAA). GAA students are those who graduate from a transfer-oriented degree program at a Virginia community college within two years of enrollment at Christopher Newport with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher on a four-point scale and who intends to transfer to CNU. Other GAAs exist for Virginia Peninsula, Rappahannock, and Richard Bland. Please visit our website: https://cnu.edu/admission/transfer/
You must maintain continuous enrollment in all non-summer terms from the point of declaration until the associate degree is conferred and must transfer to Christopher Newport in the semester designated under the Letter of Intent.
Admissions and Financial Aid
Application Fee
$65 non-refundable. Waivers available for demonstrated financial hardships and special programs and campaigns (i.e. Nati...see more$65 non-refundable. Waivers available for demonstrated financial hardships and special programs and campaigns (i.e. National Transfer Student Week).
Application Type(s)
Full-timeor Part-Time/Degree-seeking Fall - Priority Application Date: March 1. The application closes July 15. Full-ti...see moreFull-timeor Part-Time/Degree-seeking Fall - Priority Application Date: March 1. The application closes July 15. Full-time or Part-Time/Degree-seeking Spring - Priority Application Date: October 1. The application closes December 1.
Transcripts
Submit official transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities attended. We accept official transcripts submitted e...see moreSubmit official transcript(s) from all colleges and/or universities attended. We accept official transcripts submitted electronically through an official transcript provider. Partial transcripts and/or grade reports are required until final grades are posted.
Submit your official high school transcript (required of all applicants).
Tests
SAT, ACT, and CLT considered if submitted. Various English proficiency tests considered for non-native speakers -- TOEFL...see moreSAT, ACT, and CLT considered if submitted. Various English proficiency tests considered for non-native speakers -- TOEFL, DET, GTEC CBT, IELTS, iTEP, MELAB, PTE Academic, and ISE.
Essay
A personal essay (about 250 words) is required and included in the application. It should explain your interest in Chris...see moreA personal essay (about 250 words) is required and included in the application. It should explain your interest in Christopher Newport or share additional information about yourself.
Letters of Recommendation
One recommendation is accepted through the Common Application; up to two additional letters are optional.
Interview
While not required for transfer admission, we strongly encourage applicants to participate in a transfer advising appoin...see moreWhile not required for transfer admission, we strongly encourage applicants to participate in a transfer advising appointment. An advising appointment is an opportunity to personally provide additional information beyond what we might find in your application
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
85%
Estimate
Important Dates
Transfer Application Deadline
Fall
15-Jul
Transfer Application Deadline
Spring
1-Dec
Transfer Financial Aid Date
12/15 - Preferred; 3/1 - Priority
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Fall
1-Mar
Transfer Priority Application Deadline
Spring
1-Oct
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Academic Options
Offers Credits for Prior Learning
Flexible Degree Options
Online Programs and Services
Weekend/Evening Courses Available
Concurrent Enrollment
Offers High School Dual Enrollment
Reverse Transfer
Campus Services and Engagement
Military Friendly
Yellow Ribbon Program
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