Graduate Admissions
At Christopher Newport University, graduate students learn in small classes with dedicated faculty who are scholars in their fields and experienced professionals. Our graduate programs offer challenging courses, opportunities to participate in recognized research programs, and a strong sense of community.

We welcome applications from students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from, or who are in their senior year at, a regionally accredited university or college (with a grade point average of at least 3.0).

We also welcome applications from international students.  To apply to the graduate program as an international student, please complete this admissions application.

CNU also offers Five-Year Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Programs that allow CNU undergraduates to complete a bachelor’s degree and then earn a master’s degree in just one additional year. This application is not available online.

How to apply depends on the program you select. Visit the Office of Graduate Studies for specific dates and deadlines.

Questions? Please contact Graduate Studies. To check the status of your application, please e-mail gradques@cnu.edu.

How to apply for …
M.S. in Applied Physics and Computer Science
M.S. in Environmental Science
M.A. in Teaching

M.S. in Applied Physics and Computer Science

To apply for the master’s program in applied physics and computer science, please submit the following to Graduate Admissions at CNU:

• Graduate Application
• Graduate Application for International Students
• The $45 application fee. Please print out and send the fee form with your check.
• The Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates,  if you qualify for in-state tuition.
• Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work. Print the transcript request form …
• Three letters of recommendation. Print out the form …
• GRE Scores from the General Test (taken within five years prior to the date of admission) with a preferred combined score of 950 or higher on the Verbal and Quantitative sections.

M.S. in Environmental Science

To apply for the master’s program in environmental science, please submit the following to Graduate Admissions at CNU:

• Graduate Application
• Graduate Application for International Students
• The $45 application fee. Please print out and send the fee form with your check.
• The Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates, if you qualify for in-state tuition.
• Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work. Print the transcript request form …  
• Three letters of recommendation .Print out the form …
• GRE Scores from the General Test (taken within five years prior to the date of admission) with a preferred combined score of 950 or higher on the Verbal and Quantitative sections.

M.A. in Teaching

To apply for the master’s program in teaching, please submit the following to Graduate Admissions at CNU. If you’re not planning to pursue a degree, please see Non-Degree Options.

• Graduate Application
• Graduate Application for International Students
• The $45 application fee. Please print out and send the fee form with your check.
• The Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates, if you qualify for in-state tuition.
• Official transcript(s) of all undergraduate and graduate work taken at other institutions. Print the transcript request form …
• Three letters of recommendation. These must be from professional educators who have observed your teaching or from professors who can attest that you are likely to be successful in graduate level academic work. Print out the form …
• PRAXIS I Test scores. More about PRAXIS …
• A one-page typed essay describing your purpose for entering the teaching profession.