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Fall '09 Enrollment Checklist
Congratulations on your admission to Christopher Newport University! We commend you on your outstanding accomplishments and look forward to your future achievements at CNU. To help get you started, we've created Enrollment Checklists and related web sites. Check back often as we make regular updates.
Complete before May 1, 2009
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Plan to Attend |
| If you haven't already, we hope you'll say "yes" to the best four years of your life. To let us know that you wish to join the CNU family in the fall, simply complete the " Plan to Attend Form", or mail the card included with your original admission letter. Your "Plan to Attend" confirmation must be received no later than May 1, 2009. |
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Submit Housing Request and Pay Housing Deposit | To reserve a residence hall space, you must complete the Housing Request Form and submit your $250 deposit before May 1, 2009. Please print three copies (one for your records), sign and return two copies of this Housing and Dining Services Contract Acceptance Form, along with your $250 housing deposit. Freshmen and sophomores are required to reside in University Housing unless you live with a parent or legal guardian in Gloucester County, Hampton, Isle of Wight County, James City County, Mathews County, Newport News, Poquoson, Williamsburg or York County. Learn more about Housing >>> |
3 | Register For Setting Sail-- Orientation Program | Setting Sail, our new student orientation program, is mandatory for all first year students planning to attend CNU. You must choose one of the following programs : June 18-19, 22-23, 25-26, or 29-30.
The online Setting Sail reservation system is “live” beginning 9 a.m., March 1st. All first-year students intending on enrolling for the 2009-2010 academic year must complete their registration for Setting Sail online and may do so after March 1st. Orientation continues with Welcome Week, a three-day University Academic Orientation program, which begins with Move-In on August 18 and August 19 and continues through August 21. A one-time fee of $250 covers the costs for Setting Sail and Welcome Week. Learn more about Welcome Week >>>
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Financial Aid |
| If you wish to apply for need based financial aid you must submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Our priority deadline to receive your FAFSA information is March 1st. CNU's school code for the FAFSA is 003706. Return your award letter and notify CNU of all outside or private scholarships, grants or other aid. Learn more about Financial Aid >>> |
Complete before start of classes
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Send Your Final High School Transcript |
| Your enrollment at CNU is contingent upon graduation and the successful completion of your current coursework. Ask your guidance counselor to send your final high school transcript. Your transcript must be received before August 1, 2009. |
2 | AP, IB, Cambridge and Dual Enrollment Credit | Send the results of your AP, IB and Cambridge examinations to the Office of the Registrar before the start of classes. Also, send official college transcripts (dual enrollment) if you would like to receive credit for a college level course taken while you were enrolled in high school. | 3 |
Attend Setting Sail June 18-19, 22-23, 25-26, or 29-30 |
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View Your Tuition, Room & Board Bill Online Learn more about your tuition bill >>>> |
5 | Send Your Certificate of Immunization & Review Important Health Information | CNU is committed to the health and well-being of its students. In an effort to promote a healthy environment in which to live and learn, the University has created an immunization policy that incorporates the guidelines for immunizations set forth in the Code of Virginia, Section 23-7.5. If you haven't already, the Certificate of Immunization must be completed by a licensed health care professional. The Meningitis Waiver Form is also required. Please return all forms to the Office of the Registrar before August 1, 2009. If you have questions regarding CNU's Immunizations policy, please contact the Office of the Registrar at (757) 594-7015 or University Health Services at (757) 594-7661. | 6 | Room Assignments Mailed | Room assignments will be mailed in July and August. Learn more >>>. | 7 |
Tuition, Room & Board Payments |
Tuition and fees payments are due no later than August 2009. Learn more >>> | 8 |
Move-In August 18 or 19 ----Attend Welcome Week |
| University Housing will make your assignment based on your last name. |
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Classes Begin August 24 |
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