Incoming Students
Effective with the fall 2010 freshman class, first, second, and third year students are required to live on-campus unless they live with a parent or legal guardian in one of the following exempted areas: Grafton, Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson, Seaford, or Yorktown.
Students requesting to be exempt from the University's residency requirement and live off-campus, must complete the Request for Exemption from University Residency Requirement form and submit it to the Dean of Students Office for approval. Supporting documentation must accompany the exemption form in order for the request to be considered for review.
Students may request an exemption for the following reasons:
Age - student will be 23 years of age prior to September 1.
Live at Home - students will live with parent/guardian at permanent address of record within one of the exempted areas noted above.
Marriage - student marries prior to or during the contract period.
Part-time Student Status - student is registered and maintains less than 12 credit hours for the semester.
Financial Reasons - student has exhausted all of their financial resources and has experienced a significant change in financial resources. In addition, the student must have a relative in one of the exempted areas noted above that they can live with. All of these criteria must be met in order to be considered for the exemption.
Medical Reasons - student must provide a letter from a medical professional disclosing specific medical issue(s) affecting residential living.
Other - student must provide detailed letter explaining the reason(s) for exemption.
This policy does not apply to Transfer Students. For more information, refer to the Transfer Student
Freshman Student Move In for the 2012-13 Academic Year is scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, August 18 & 19. Incoming students will be assigned a day and time to move in and will be notified after Setting Sail (New Student Orientation).
Am I required a housing deposit?
What is the cost of living on campus?
As a new student where can I live?
Do I get to select my roommate?
Am I guaranteed housing as a 3rd or 4th year student?
When is the deadline for applying?
What is my on campus mailing address?
What is a triple room and how are you assigned to one?
What type of furniture is in my room?
Will I have internet and cable access?
Can I receive assistance from the University if I have a disability?
When will I find out where I'll live?
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How do I apply for housing?
New students will be prompted to log into the Admitted Student System in March to complete the housing module. Remember: Starting with the incoming freshmen class of 2010 all 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students will be required to live on campus and will be guaranteed housing. Students who left campus or who are currently living off campus can fill out a New Upper-class Contract Acceptance form online and follow instructions regarding meal plan selection and deposit payment.
Am I required a housing deposit?
Class of 2015 students are required to pay a one-time enrollment fee. Part of this fee will serve as a housing deposit for residential students.The deposit stays active as long as the student remains a continuous resident in University owned housing and off sets the costs of student damages. If the deposit amount drops below $100 at any time during the student's stay on campus, they will be notified to bring the deposit back to the $250 level. The deposit is returned less any outstanding charges upon graduation or if the student moves off campus.
What is the cost of living on campus?
The room and board rates are set at the end of April by the Board of Visitors. The most current rates are posted on the Business Office web site. Room rates encompass the costs for internet service, cable, utilities, furniture, and routine maintenance service. Board rates (meal plan) are the same for 3 of the options offered with Freshmen being required to have either a 14 or 19 meal plan.
As a new student where can I live?
New students under the age of 20 will be assigned a room in one of the following residence halls: Potomac River North, Santoro Hall, and York River Hall. New students over 20 years old may live in any of the other housing options depending upon availability.
Do I get to select my roommate?
Learning Communities (LC) provide an important resource for your academic success in your first year. All students will live with or in close proximity to their LC in the residence halls because the positive effect of learning communities on students' academic success is well documented. Students may preference a roommate and we will do our best to match them accordingly; however, LCs are our top priority when it comes to room assignments.
Am I guaranteed housing as a 3rd or 4th year student?
Starting with the incoming freshmen class of 2010 all 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students will be required to live on campus and will be guaranteed housing. Fourth year students are not guaranteed housing but are given the opportunity to request on campus housing during the Housing Lottery. Students living on campus prior to fall of 2010 are not guaranteed housing as juniors and seniors.
When is the deadline for applying?
New students will be prompted to complete the Freshmen Housing Contract Acceptance Form through the Admitted Student System.
What is my on campus mailing address?
Your campus mailing address is Your Name, 1000 University Place, Student Union, Mailbox #, Newport News, VA 23606. You will be assigned a mailbox number prior to your arrival on campus and will keep the same mailbox as long as you live in residential housing.
What is a meal plan?
Meal plans are a combination of dining dollars and regular meals that allow you to eat at University operated dining facilities. There are four types of meal plans available to students, each type provides a different combination of dining dollars and regular meals. Freshmen are required to have either a 19 or 14 meal plan and students with out kitchens can select a 10, 14 or 19 meal plan. A 5 meal plan is available to commuters and students with kitchens.
Where can I eat on campus?
Meal plans can be used at Regattas or Commons dining halls. Dining Dollars can be used at The Bistro, Discovery Café or the University Bookstore for food products.
What is a triple room and how are you assigned to one?
We do our best to avoid triple rooms, however, triple rooms are created when student demand exceeds the number of available rooms. A triple room means a third person will be assigned to a room intended for two people.
What type of furniture is in my room?
Each room is provided with a bed, desk, desk chair and extra long mattress (80 x 30) per resident. Some rooms have wardrobes with built in dressers, some have wardrobes and dressers and some have closets with additional dressers.
Will I have internet and cable access?
A typical room has one cable outlet and two internet connections.
What is the Housing Lottery?
The Housing Lottery is the process where students currently living on campus will have the chance to select a room on campus the following year. Students are randomly assigned an appointment time during which they can select a room for the upcoming year. Due to the high demand for on campus housing, not all students will be able to select a spot during the Housing Lottery; however, we are able to accommodate most of the student requests.
Can I receive assistance from the University if I have a disability?
Students with disabilities inquiring or requesting assistance should contact the Student Affairs Office at (757) 594-7160.
When will I find out where I'll live?
New student room assignments may be viewed via CNU Live in late July for the fall semester and early January for the spring semester.
How do I change rooms?
Fall semester room changes can be made from after the first two weeks of classes until the Friday prior to Thanksgiving Break. Spring semester room changes can be made after the first two weeks of classes until the Friday after spring break. If you are switching rooms with another person, you need to contact your Hall Director. If you want to move to an empty room, you need to contact the Office of Residence Life.
How do I report troubles with my fixtures, plumbing, and lighting or communication equipment in my room?
Problems with your telephone, cable TV or internet service should be reported to the I.T. Services HelpDesk at http://support.cnu.edu. All other non-emergency problems should be submitted through the online Housing Work Order process via the Helpdesk link on the start page. Emergencies, as defined in the Residence Life Handbook, should be telephoned to your front desk.
Due to limited availability, assignments are made on a first come, first serve basis. Therefore, it is important that you submit your Housing Contract Acceptance Form and deposit as soon as possible.
To submit your contract and deposit, complete the New Upper Class Contract Acceptance Form, then print a hard copy. Be sure to sign and date your contract then Fax to (757) 594-7505 or mail your contract to:
Christopher Newport University
Office of Residence Life
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA 23606-3072
Students will be notified of their room assignments as they are placed by the Office of Residence Life. A letter and move-in information will be sent once you have received a room assignment. Questions should be directed to the Office of Residence Life at (757) 594-7756.
What is the cost of living on campus?
As a new student where can I live?
Will I have internet and cable access?
Can I receive assistance from the University if I have a disability?
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What is the cost of living on campus?
The room and board rates are set at the end of April by the Board of Visitors. The most current rates are posted on the Business Office website. Room rates encompass the costs for internet service, cable, utilities, furniture, and routine maintenance service. Board rates (meal plan) are the same for 3 of the options offered with Freshmen being required to have either a 14 or 19 meal plan.
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As a new student where can I live?
New students under the age of 20 will be assigned a room in one of the following residence halls: Potomac River North, Santoro Hall, and York River Hall. New students over 20 years old may live in any of the other housing options depending upon availability.
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Where can I eat on campus?
Meal plans can be used at Regattas or Commons dining halls. Dining Dollars can be used at The Bistro, Discovery Café or the University Bookstore for food products.
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Will I have internet and cable access?
A typical room has one cable outlet, two internet connections and a local phone line with a digital telephone.
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Can I receive assistance from the University if I have a disability?
Students with disabilities inquiring or requesting assistance should contact the Student Affairs Office at (757) 594-7160.
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| Room | Board | Total per Semester |
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| Santoro Hall | |||||
| Suite -- Standard Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| York River Hall | |||||
| Suite -- Standard Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| Potomac River Hall | |||||
| Suite -- Standard Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| Suite -- Single Room** | $3504 | $1775 | $5279 | ||
| James River Hall | |||||
| Suites -- Double Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| Apartments* | |||||
| -- Double Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| -- Single Room | $3504 | $1775 | $5279 | ||
| Theme Units* | |||||
| -- Double Room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| -- Single Room | $3504 | $1775 | $5279 | ||
| Warwick River Hall | |||||
| Suite -- 2 or 3 person room | $3204 | $1775 | $4979 | ||
| Suite -- Single room | $3504 | $1775 | $5279 | ||
| Rappahannock River Hall† | |||||
| -- Single room with private bath | $3633 | $1775 | $5408 | ||
East Campus |
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| Greek Village*† | |||||
| -- Single Room | $3633 | $1775 | $5408 | ||
| -- Double Room | $3333 | $1775 | $5108 | ||
| CNU Apartments | |||||
| -Jefferson and Monroe*† | |||||
| -- Single room with private bath | $3633 | $1775 | $5408 | ||
| -Harrison, Madison and Washington*†† | |||||
| -- Single room with private bath | $4354 | $1775 | $6129 | ||
| CNU Village Apartments*††† | |||||
| -- Single room with private bath | $4354 | $1775 | $6129 | ||
| CNU Landing Apartments*†† | |||||
| -- Single room | $4354 | $1775 | $6129 | ||
| Additional Fees | |||||
| Telecommunication Fee | $110 | ||||
| 5 Meal Plan Rate | $930 | ||||
| * Participation in a meal plan is optional. | |||||
| ** When availability for single rooms exist. | |||||
| †10 Month Lease: August 24, 2013 - June 15, 2014 | |||||
| ††12 Month Lease: July 1, 2013 - June 15, 2014 | |||||
| †††12 Month Lease: July 15, 2013 - June 30, 2014 |
