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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.

Register for a tour

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.

Interested in the President’s Leadership Program or Honors Program? Join us for Signature Programs Day to learn about scholarships, leadership opportunities, and life in these signature programs.

Open to high school seniors. Our next events will be held in Fall 2025.

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!

If you are interested in scheduling a group visit this summer, please email kimberly.mcdaniel@cnu.edu for availability.

Can’t visit in person yet? Explore our beautiful campus from anywhere with our virtual option.

Take Our Virtual Tour

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.

Explore the 360° Tour

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