Community Captains is an early admission, two-year college preparatory program focused on helping you succeed after high school.
This program is for you if:
- You are a sophomore at a Newport News public high school
- You have a 3.2 GPA or 1150 PSAT score AND
- You will be a first-generation college student, OR meet other criteria as determined by Newport News Public Schools (NNPS)
If selected, you’ll have two years of free, on-campus learning opportunities at Christopher Newport – and will even take a free class for college credit. Each Community Captain will be paired with a current CNU student mentor for guidance and support through all aspects of preparing for college.
- Is free for NNPS students
- Offers early admission to Christopher Newport
- Pairs NNPS students with a CNU student mentor
- Offers access to educational, cultural and social events at CNU
- Provides informative sessions facilitated by CNU faculty and staff
- Offers a free, for-credit course taught by a CNU professor
If eligible, you can apply second semester of your sophomore year. You'll also:
- Attend an information assembly at your high school
- Interview with a CNU admission officer
- Receive an offer of provisional admission
- Attend an on-campus admitted student program
- Be offered full admission to Christopher Newport during your senior year, provided you maintain a 3.4 cumulative GPA and fulfill all requirements at your high school
Christopher Newport
Brandon Jones, Director, Community Captains and Program Outreach
brandon.jones@cnu.edu
(757) 594-8748
Newport News Public Schools
Lisa Evans, Director, School Counseling
lisa.evans@nn.k12.va.us
(757) 283-7850
My favorite part so far has been the people I've met here. The connections I've made have had an amazing impact on me.
Christopher Mojica
It's not enough to want to go to college – you need to get ready. This is the perfect way and the perfect place to do it. And, it's free!
Khalia Dixon '19
Woodside High Class of 2015
I love it here! After learning about Christopher Newport, it was a no-brainer that I would become a Captain.
Debra Beverley
My classes are hard, but the professors are willing to help and listen. When I get my bachelor's I'll be the first in my family to do so.
James Becker
So far I've really enjoyed the friends I've made and the activities and events that are held on campus.
Tylicia Fields
I chose CNU because I felt endless opportunity when I stepped foot on campus and saw the facilities, buildings and luxuries of technology and resources that I was not accustomed to.
Marckel Bonds '19
Bedford, Virginia
