Greetings from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia!  As you begin the college application and selection process we hope you’ll include CNU in your plans. We'd be proud to tell you more about us and show you around our beautiful campus at one of our Open Houses or information sessions and tours.

Here are some things you should know about Christopher Newport University before you visit:

• Over the past few years, CNU has more than doubled the size of the freshman class, increased the SAT average by over 200 points to 1175 (Critical Reading and Math) for the Fall 2007 class.   CNU has also completed $ 500 million in dazzling new facilities. 
• We currently enroll students from 22 states and several countries.  The largest number of freshmen come from Northern Virginia, the state's most diverse and cosmopolitan region.
• We have a beautiful suburban campus with all of the resources of a nearby city including easy access to Newport News Williamsburg International Airport, Norfolk International Airport, and Richmond International Airport.  Also, within minutes from campus are train and bus stations, and Interstate 64. 
• Only a short drive to many of Virginia’s top destinations including the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Busch Gardens, Colonial Williamsburg, and less than three hours to Washington, D.C.
• The Washington Post  recently ranked us fifth among 20 top mid-Atlantic schools recognized by high school counselors as “undiscovered gems.”

The secret is out though—applications to CNU have increased by over 500% and our academic reputation continues to grow at a phenomenal rate.

We hope to see you on soon!