Consumer Information
The Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA) requires that postsecondary institutions participating in federal student aid programs make certain disclosures to enrolled and prospective students, parents, employees, and the public. The following is a list of the required topics and links to the detailed information. Please contact the financial aid office at finaid@cnu.edu or (757) 594-7170 if you need assistance obtaining any of this information.
Academic Programs and Facilities
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/areasofstudy
Accreditation
Office of Assessment and Accreditation
Phone: (757) 594-8420
Email: assess@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/oaa/accreditation
Applying for Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/apply
Complaint Resolution
For information on registering feedback and complaints, please visit cnu.edu/public/studentfeedback.
Students whose complaints remain unresolved through the internal process overseen by the University may contact Christopher Newport University’s accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or by phone at (404) 679-4500 in accordance with SACSCOC complaint procedures.
Students may also file a complaint with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. The SCHEV process can be found at schev.edu/students/resources/student-complaints
Confidentiality of Student Records and Health Records
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar/ferpa
University Health and Wellness Services
Phone: (757) 594-7661
Email: uhws@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/health/privacy
Constitution Day
Constitution Day is September 17 each year and commemorates the signing of the United States Constitution on September 17, 1787. The University library offers many books and electronic resources regarding the United States Constitution. Our librarians and staff are happy to assist you in finding great resources. Contact them for more information and assistance.
September 22, 2022 - Various events took place on campus and all students, faculty and staff were welcome to attend.
The Center for American Studies provides an experience that students can attend events surrounding the Constitution. Please visit their website for more updated information each year.
Copyright Policies
Information Technology Services
Phone: (757) 594-7079
Email: helpspot@cnu.edu or ITService@cnu.edu
cnu.libguides.com
Cost of Attendance
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/cost
Credits Earned through Study Abroad
Study Abroad Office
Phone: (757) 594-8083
Email: studyabroad@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/studyabroad
Disability Support Services
Office of Student Affairs
Phone: (757) 594-7160
Email: dosa@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/accessibility-support
Disbursement of Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions
Drug and Alcohol Programs
Counseling Services
Phone: (757) 594-7047
Email: ocs@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/life/health/services
Eligibility for Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions and cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/sappolicy
Employment: Information on Federal Work Study
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types/workstudy
Employment Placement
Center for Career Planning
Phone: (757) 594-8887
Email: ccp@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/careerplanning/careeroutcomes
Enrollment Statistics (student body diversity)
Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/instituionalresearch/statistics
Equity in Athletics Data Analysis Reports (EADA)
Christopher Newport University annually prepares the EADA Survey that reports on athletic participation, staffing, and revenue and expenses, categorized by men’s and women’s teams. For a copy of the report sent to The Equity in Athletics Data Analysis (EADA) please visit ope.ed.gov/athletics
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar/ferpa
Federal CARES Acts Student Emergency Funds
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/coronavirus/caresact
Financial Aid Programs
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types
Financial Aid Verification Process
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/process/undergraduate
Graduate Program
Office of Graduate Admission
Phone: (757) 594-8585
Email: gradadmit@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/graduate
Graduation Rates
Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/institutionalresearch/statistics
Ineligibility for Financial Aid due to Drug Conviction
Visit studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/criminal-convictions.
Loans
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/types/loans
For information on Financial Aid Entrance and Exit Counseling, please visit studentaid.gov.
Net Price Calculator
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/calculator/npcalc
Policies Governing the Handling of Student Records
General Information
Office of Admission
Phone: (757) 594-7015
Email: admit@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission
Student Records
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7155
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/registrar
Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission
Annual Security Report
University Police
Phone: (757) 594-7777
Email: cnupd@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/police/securityreport
Department of Athletics
Phone: (757) 594-7025
cnusports.com
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Visit studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
Refund Policies — Tuition
Office of Student Accounts
Phone: (757) 594-7195
Email: studentaccts@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/tuition/refund
Relationships and Sexual Violence
Information on reporting: cnu.edu/titleixeo
Information on support: cnu.edu/life/counseling
Retention / Degree / Graduation Reports
Office of Institutional Research
Phone: (757) 594-7609
Email: ir@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/institutionalresearch/statistics
Return of Federal Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/refunds
Rights and Responsibilities
For information regarding your Student Academic Responsibilities, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog under the “Student Academic Responsibilities” section.
For information regarding your Student Rights, please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog under the “Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)” section.
Satisfactory Progress Standard
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/conditions/sappolicy
Security Polices, Crime and Fire Statistics
University Police
Phone: (757) 594-7777
Email: cnupd@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/police/
Study Aboard Programs and Federal Financial Aid
Office of Financial Aid
Phone: (757) 594-7170
Email: finaid@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/financialaid/studyabroad
Study Abroad Office
Phone: (757) 594-8083
Email: studyabroad@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/academics/studyabroad
Teacher Preparation Program
For a copy of the Christopher Newport University Title II Report, contact the Office of Teacher Preparation
Phone: (757) 594-8096
cnu.edu/academics/departments/teacherprep
Programming report: title2.ed.gov/Public/Home.aspx
Transfer and Dual Credit
Transfer Admission and Enrollment
Phone: (757) 594-7296
Email: transfer@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit
University Non-discrimination and Title IX Policy Statement
Christopher Newport University is committed to providing an environment that emphasizes the dignity and worth of every member of its community and that is free from harassment and discrimination in admissions, employment, and education programs or activities based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
Any person may report a concern (Title IX or equal opportunity) under the policy at any time, including non-business hours, by contacting:
Office of Title IX and Equal Opportunity
Phone: (757) 594-8819
Email: titleixeo@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/titleixeo and cnu.edu/hr/eeo
Vaccination Requirements
Office of the Registrar
Phone: (757) 594-7015
Email: register@cnu.edu
cnu.edu/admission/transfer/credit
Voter Registration
You can register to vote in the state of Virginia online at the following website. You can also download a paper voter registration form. The website also provides information on registration deadlines and the option of same day voter registration, allowing you to submit a provisional ballot.
Withdrawal from the University
Students with the intent to withdraw from Christopher Newport begin the process by submitting a University Withdrawal form to the Office of the Registrar. More information about the process can be found in the undergraduate catalog.
For information on how withdrawal and other enrollment changes could affect your financial aid, visit our Return of Title IV Funds Policy page.