Tours and Events
Your Journey Starts Here!
The best way to see if Christopher Newport is the right fit for you? Visit! Step onto our beautiful campus, meet current students and professors, and picture yourself as a Captain.
Get a firsthand look at life as a Captain with a guided campus tour led by a current student. An admission staff member will be on hand to answer your questions and share how you can thrive here.
Tour Times:
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m.
Catch the spirit of Christopher Newport at our Saturday Open House! Explore campus, meet faculty, learn about student life, and connect with current Captains.
Our next Open House events will be held in Fall 2025.
Discover what sets Christopher Newport apart at Signature Programs Day, an exclusive event designed for high school seniors and their families. You’ll get an inside look at our premier academic and leadership opportunities, including the President’s Leadership Program and the Honors Program, as well as scholarships, leadership experiences, and life as part of these distinctive communities.
Throughout the day, you’ll meet current students and faculty, explore how hands-on learning opportunities like undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, and career development shape your CNU experience. You'll also see how these programs prepare you for success in academics, career, graduate school, and beyond.
Join us this fall and discover how you can lead, learn, and thrive at CNU! Fall 2025 dates coming soon.
We welcome middle and high school groups to campus to learn about CNU through tours and info sessions with our student ambassadors. Elementary groups can join us for a tour to explore our beautiful campus.
- Visits are scheduled on weekdays, first-come, first-served.
- Request your visit at least two weeks in advance.
- One chaperone per 10 students required.
We can’t wait to welcome your group!
Can’t visit in person yet? Explore our beautiful campus from anywhere with our virtual option.
Take a 360° self-guided tour at your own pace to see classrooms, residence halls, and outdoor spaces that will become part of your daily life as a Captain.