Why Join? - President's Parent Council - Christopher Newport University
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President's Parent Council

Why Join?

Based on the giving level, President's Parent Council members may receive reserved parking, invitations to VIP receptions, opportunities to engage with university leadership and the additional benefits listed below.

Parents of Current Students

Silver Tier ($2,500+ annually)

Silver Tier Members receive:

  • Reserved parking and an exclusive hospitality experience at your Captain's Commencement (reserved for families who contribute at the Silver Tier for four consecutive years)
  • Family Weekend Discovery Pass (includes reserved parking and four tickets to a special VIP reception with university leaders during Family Weekend)
  • Fall and spring conference calls with university leadership
  • All Blue Tier benefits (see below)

Silver Tier members make annual contributions of $2,500+ over the course of an academic year (or $250+ per month over 10 months). A portion of your charitable donation includes goods and services valued at $300.

Blue Tier ($1,000+ annually)

Blue Tier members receive:

  • Two President’s Circle parking decals for use in any campus lot (to be used by the parent(s) only)
  • Information packet that includes academic calendar and other helpful information
  • A dedicated University Advancement team member who will respond to questions and provide you with university updates
  • Reserved parking and a private breakfast with university leadership
  • Attendance at a second-semester President’s Parent Council event with university leaders

Blue Tier members make annual contributions of $1,000+ over the course of an academic year (or $100+ per month over 10 months). A portion of your charitable donation includes goods and services valued at $170.

Parents of Graduated Students

Silver Tier ($1,000+ annually)

  • Football game hospitality experience
  • 2 parking decals
  • Invitation to holiday parties
  • Quarterly emails
  • Holiday ornament
  • Spring reception with University leadership

A portion of your charitable donation includes goods and services valued at $155.

Blue Tier ($500-$999 annually)

  • Football game hospitality experience
  • Invitation to holiday parties
  • Quarterly emails
  • Holiday ornament

A portion of your charitable donation includes goods and services valued at $60.

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