You're In!

Congratulations on your conditional acceptance to Christopher Newport University

We are pleased to offer you direct admission to Christopher Newport through our partnership with Niche, based on your self-reported academic achievements. This exciting opportunity marks the beginning of your journey at one of Virginia’s top universities.

At CNU, you’ll live and learn in a supportive community on one of the nation’s most beautiful campuses. Here, you’ll form lifelong friendships, learn from dedicated faculty, and prepare for a successful future — with 94% of our graduates securing full-time employment or enrolling in graduate school within 90 days of graduation.

We invite you to become part of our tradition of excellence. Join the #1 regional public university in Virginia and take your next step as a Captain today.

What's Next

Complete these three required steps to apply for direct admission:

  1. Fill out the onboarding form through the Niche platform
  2. Submit your high school transcript by:
    • uploading an unofficial transcript when filling out the onboarding form
    • contacting your school counselor to have an official copy sent to us
  3. Once the admission committee has reviewed your credentials, we’ll reach back out and confirm your acceptance

Now that the required steps are done, why don't you:

  • Explore campus with our virtual tour
  • Schedule an interview so we can get to know you better
  • Make plans to attend an Admitted Student Day

About CNU

Christopher Newport is a small, public university in Virginia with affordable tuition, located between Busch Gardens and beaches. Live in new suite-style residential buildings and learn on the newest high-tech campus in Virginia with a newly opened, state-of-the-art Science and Engineering Research Center.

CNH and Library at sunset
90+
programs of study in the liberal arts and sciences
4,500
undergraduates from 29 states and 23 foreign countries
94%
employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation
50%

of graduates are in STEM fields

23

Division III varsity athletic teams with four recent national championships

#1
regional public university in Virginia

Have Questions?

Office of Admission

First Year Students

(757) 594-7015

Toll Free: 1 (800) 333-4268
Fax: (757) 594-7333

Christopher Newport Hall Second Floor

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