Christopher Newportu n i v e r s i t y

I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N D E R G R A D U A T E A D M I S S I O N

CNU AT A GLANCECAMPUS Located on 260 acres in Newport News, Virginia, between historic Williamsburg and Virginia Beach and adjacent to the 550-acre Mariners’ Museum and Park, the Noland Trail, and the James River.

CLASS SIZE Average class size: 25

CLUBS & STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS More than 200 academic, social, athletic, and other clubs and student organizations.

ENROLLMENT* 5,232 students; 1,225 first-year studentsUndergraduate students: 5,094Graduate Students: 138

FACILITIES Nearly $1 billion in new construction has built a beautiful campus with world-class facilities.

FACULTY Nearly 90 percent hold a PhD or highest degree in their fields. Our professors were called “dedicated and caring” in a Washington Post survey.

CNU AT A GLANCEGEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION* Students are enrolled from every region in Virginia, 29 other states and 31 foreign countries.

HIGH SCHOOL GPA* Middle 50 percent range: 3.5-4.0 (4.0 scale)

INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS NCAA Division III; 23 varsity teams

CLUB AND INTRAMURAL SPORTSIn addition to our varsity teams, CNU has intramural and club sports teams that include season-long, one-day, individual, team and co-ed sports.

RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES Modern and spacious residence halls. All students are required to live on campus for the first three years. The Princeton Review has ranked our resi-dence halls among the top in the United States in the group’s “Best College Dorms” category.

SCHOLARSHIPS International students are eligible for more than 400 renewable freshman Honors, Leadership, performing arts and service scholarships offered each fall.

*For freshman class entering fall 2014

Virginia is located midway between New York and Florida and borders Washington, D.C., the nation’s capital. Virginia is home to a variety of landscapes, from the mountains in the western part of the state to the sandy coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean. The different regions across Virginia offer a wide range of outdoor activities, such as skiing and snowboarding in the mountains. Golfing, hiking, bicycling and camping are year-round activities in Virginia, and the coastal regions provide plenty of opportunities for year-round water sports such as surfing and kayaking.

OUR LOCATION

NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIAChristopher Newport University is located in Newport News, Virginia, adjacent to the 550-acre Mariners’ Museum and Park, the Noland Trail, and the James River. Newport News is geographicallythe fourth-largest city in the state. Newport News was settled in 1621, not long after the Jamestown Colony, and is named after our own Captain Christopher Newport — an English sailor and privateer who captained the largest of the three ships carrying settlers to Jamestown and the Virginia Colony.

DISTANCE FROM NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Washington, D.C. 274.7 km

Philadelphia 498.3 km

New York City 635.9 km

Boston 978.8 km

Atlanta 951.3 km

Miami 1,546.9 km

NEWPORT NEWS WEATHER

MonthAvgerage High (ºC)

Average Low (ºC)

January 8 1

February 10 2

March 14 6

April 20 11

May 24 15

June 28 20

July 31 22

August 29 22

September 26 18

October 21 12

November 16 7

December 11 3

Climate in Virginia and Newport News is mild with four distinct seasons.

Virginia Beach, VA

CNU is located in the heart of one of the most historic — and beautiful — areas in the United States. Just a short drive away are significant historic sites, such as Colonial Williamsburg, and great beaches on the Virginia coast.

• Colonial Williamsburg, just 20 minutes away, is the nation’s largest outdoor living-history museum. Pre- Revolutionary times come alive through reconstructed homes, stores and taverns populated by interpreters and actors. Williamsburg is also home to Busch Gardens amusement park and Water Country USA water park.

• Virginia Beach offers world-class beaches, great water sports and a rich nightlife — just 45 minutes from campus.

• Washington, D.C., just over two hours away, is the capital of the United States. You’ll find numerous free, public museums and the nation’s most treasured buildings, monuments and memorials — the National Mall, the Capitol, Washington Monument, the White House and Lincoln Memorial, among others.

UNDERGRADUATE AREAS OF STUDY

Accounting

African-American Studies

American Studies• Constitutional Studies

Applied Physics

Asian Studies

Biochemistry

Biology

Biology — Cellular, Molecular and Physiological

Biology — Environmental

Biology — Integrative

Biology — Organismal

Biotechnology and Management

Business Administration

Chemistry

Childhood Studies

Civic Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship

Classical Studies • Classical Languages

Communication

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Dance

Economics • Mathematical

Economics

Electrical Engineering

English • Literature • Writing

Environmental Studies

Finance

Film Studies

Fine Arts • Art History • Studio Art

French

German

Greek Studies

History

Human Rights and Conflict Management

Information Science

Information Systems

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Culture and Business

Judeo-Christian Studies

Latin

Latin American Studies

Leadership Studies

Linguistics

Management

Marketing

Mathematics

Mathematics — Applied and Computational

Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Middle East and North Africa Studies

Military Science (ROTC)

Music • Choral Music

Education• Composition • Instrumental Music

Education• Jazz Studies • Performance

Neuroscience

Philosophy • Pre-seminary Studies• Religious Studies

Philosophy and Religious Studies

Philosophy of Law

Photography and Video Art

Political Science

Pre-Health

Pre-Law

Pre-Med

Psychology

Social Work

Sociology• Anthropology • Criminology

Spanish

Theater • Acting • Arts Administration• Design/Technology• Directing/Dramatic

Literature• Music/Dance• Theater Studies

U.S. National Security Studies

Women’s and Gender Studies

We offer three programs that allow you to complete both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years. For more information visit gradstudies.cnu.edu.

GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Our broad and numerous areas of study will stimulate your intellect and challenge you to excel. To learn more visit academics.cnu.edu.

Applied Physics and Computer Science Environmental Science Teaching (MAT)

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSPRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (PLP)

As part of PLP, each student earns a minor in leadership studies. Through challenging courses, public service, personal development, foreign study and other targeted opportunities, PLP empowers leadership students to make a difference — to become caring, knowledgeable and effective leaders for America and the world. Each student receives an annual residential scholarship (including a study abroad stipend), as well as priority housing in a PLP Learning Community and priority course registration.

presidentsleadership.cnu.edu

HONORS PROGRAM

This unique program offers students more freedom to customize their academic experience for their personal and professional aspirations by reducing the liberal learning core requirements. This allows more time for interdisciplinary seminar-style courses and challenges students by means of study abroad, independent research, internships, jobs and volunteer experience relevant to their passions. Each student receives an annual residential scholarship (including a study abroad stipend), as well as priority housing in an Honors Learning Community and priority course registration.

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MAJORS: Economics and Finance

ACTIVITIES:

• Varsity Tennis

• Economics and Finance Club

• International Club

“Being part of this awesome university

has been a blessing. The class sizes are

small, and professors are very helpful and

interested in the success of the students. My dream is to work in international

business, and coming to CNU is one step

toward my goal. The Luter School of

Business is accredited by the Association

to Advance Collegiate Schools

of Business (AACSB), which

means my degree is accepted

all around the world.”

Arttu FivaYlitornio, Finland

Nearly 60 percent of your classes will have 19 or fewer students, giving you direct access to experts in their fields — teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles with-in their areas of expertise. Our professors’ passion is teaching, and you’ll enjoy the intellectual challenge of working with them.

Student-faculty partnerships provide the most powerful teaching anywhere. At CNU you don’t have to be a graduate student to tackle cutting-edge research. Our undergraduates

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

work alongside faculty mentors on key research initiatives, make conference presentations, and publish with faculty co- authors in books and scholarly journals.

Our students’ involvement in research spans diverse topics — from the influence of the Inter-net to the wetlands, artificial in-telligence and Native American artists, to name a few — and many lead to presentations at local, regional and national con-ferences. Plus, CNU provides financial support to students for research projects.

We empower you to take an active role in your own education. Through under-graduate research, educa-tion becomes less about memorizing and more about discovering. You can conduct research on a topic of your own interest and discover something new!

Graduate and professional schools, as well as future employers, are increasingly interested in graduates who can contribute to research and interdisciplinary teams to tackle today’s tough problems.

Nearly 4,000 CNU students live in luxurious facilities. Our residence halls and apartment complexes have won rave reviews from students and parents alike. In fact, The Princeton Review has ranked our residence halls among the top in the nation in the group’s “Best College Dorms” category.

All student accommodations include

LIVING ON CAMPUS

YORK RIVERFIRST-YEAR

RESIDENCE HALLTYPICAL ROOM

air conditioning, cable TV and access to 21st-century technology. Each suite or room has a microwave and refrigerator unit; our apartments include washers and dryers and fully equipped kitchens. Laundry facilities are conveniently located in each residence hall. First-, second- and third-year students must live in university housing.

For more information about living on campus visit housing.cnu.edu.

Vay LyHo Chi Minh City, Vietnam

MAJOR: Management

ACTIVITIES:

• Alpha Kappa Psi (professional business fraternity)

“Coming to the U.S. and studying

at CNU provides a great educa-

tional opportunity that can be

used anywhere around the world.

It’s a challenge to adapt to a new

culture, but the students and

people you meet at CNU are all so

nice. Everyone says ‘hi’ to each

other, which was new to me.

People here also help out in any

way they can, whatever your

need may be.”

Tulsi RatnamChennai, India

MAJOR: Political ScienceMINORS: Psychology and American Studies

ACTIVITIES:

• Multicultural Student Association

• Eastern American Student Triumvirate

• Where Is the Line Club

“CNU is a very open and inclusive community;

there are so many opportunities to get involved,

which is extremely important when studying or

living abroad. Don’t be shy. Speak up, talk to your

fellow Captains and be an active participant on

campus.”

College is much more than classes and assignments. It’s also serious fun! Student life contributes greatly to your CNU experience, and you’re sure to find many activities to peak your interest.

CNU offers a wide number of diverse clubs and extra-curricular opportunities — more than 200 in all! You’ll also enjoy various special events scheduled year-round, from comedians and coffeehouse music performances to game nights, movies and Springfest. Additional activities and groups include sporting events, Greek life, the CNU Marching Captains, CNU cheerleaders and the Storm dance team.

STUDENT LIFE

CNU has one of America’s most successful NCAA Division III programs, producing 80 individual and team championships and more than 600 All-Americans. Nearly every year we have the top winning percentage among all Virginia schools.

In addition to our varsity teams, CNU has club and intramural sports teams. Unlike NCAA collegiate athletics, club sports are student initiated, oper-ated and managed while members work to fund their activities. They can be either competitive or recreational. Competitive clubs play against other collegiate teams while typically requiring greater time, travel and financial commitment, and may involve tryouts and leagues. Recreational clubs focus more on enjoyment, yet sometimes involve matchups against area schools.

Students of all athletic abilities seeking healthy on-campus competition can take part in intramural sports, a great way to be part of a team without the long-term commitment.

CAPTAINS ATHLETICSBaseball

Basketball

Cheerleading

Cross Country

Field Hockey

Football

Golf

Indoor Track & Field

Lacrosse

Outdoor Track & Field

Sailing

Storm Dance Team

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Volleyball

Men’s Women’s Co-ed

VARSITY SPORTS

VARSITY SPORTS

“If I had one word to describe

CNU it would be significance.

CNU encourages students to

participate, share and be part of

the community. I want to live a

life that makes a difference. I

hope to someday work with a

nonprofit organization

working in less developed

countries. My ultimate goal is

to lead my own nonprofit

focusing on youth

development.”

Alex MakumbiKampala, Uganda

MAJOR: Political ScienceMINOR: Economics

ACTIVITIES:

• Varsity Soccer Team

• CNU Athletics Ground Crew

• Tennis Events Manager

• Men of Vision and Excellence (M.O.V.E.)

• The Africa Project

“There is something great

about knowing that no

matter where you’re from or

where you’ve been you will

find a group that accepts you

and finds wonders in your

differences. For me, that

group has been CNU.”

Alina SanchezHavana, Cuba

MAJOR: ManagementMINOR: Spanish

ACTIVITES:

• Hispanic Organization for Latin Awareness

• International Club

• Students for Christ

• M.O.V.E to the mic

HOW TO APPLYADMISSION DEADLINES

ENTRY TERM DEADLINE TO APPLY

Fall Semester February 1

Spring Semester October 1

ONLINE APPLICATION AND APPLICATION FEE

Apply online through the Common Application at commonapp.org and pay the $50 application fee (nonrefundable).

TRANSCRIPTS

Submit your high school transcripts to an official credential evaluator (visit naces.org/members.htm for a list evaluators) who will prepare an objective, analytical review that describes and interprets your credentials in terms of their U.S. equivalents. Once the review is complete, a copy of the review must be sent directly from the credential evaluator to the Office of Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY TESTS

If English is not your native language, and your secondary school instruction was not in English, submit your official scores from one of the following English language proficiency tests:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6 or above• International Test of English Proficiency (iTEP): 3.7 or above• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 530 or above on the paper-based test, a score

of 71 or above for the internet-based test, or a score of 197 or above on the computer-based test

FINANCIAL RESOURCES STATEMENT

Submit a Financial Resources Statement (if you are not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident). In addition, please attach any official bank statements or affidavits to show you can afford to study in the United States.

Admission review is not just about comparing test scores and grades. Our holistic review of your application is designed to consider all aspects of your background and find those students for whom CNU is the “right fit.” We consider the varying academic environments at different schools, as well as your extracurricular involvement.

Costs for Class Entering Fall 2015*PER SEMESTER PER YEAR

Tuition $11,912 $23,824Room and Board $5,467 $10,934

Total $17,379 $34,758*Costs are in U.S. dollars

Create your personal, fully customizable Captain’s Bridge webpage!

You’ll get information about our extraordinary programs and stay up to date on admission events and application deadlines!

Visit admission.cnu.edu.

We strongly encourage all applicants to participate in our admission interview process. While not required for admis-sion, this personal interaction is an im-portant part of the application process. To schedule an interview, email us at interviews@cnu.edu.

CNU attracts outstanding students and prepares them for whatever the future may hold, not by train-ing them to simply memorize and recite facts, but by instructing and inspiring them to think and engage.

Find out who we are and how you’ll fit in. It’s all about fit — the size, the place, the people and a communi-ty dedicated to your success. We invite you to get to know us.

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MEET MARION GLOOR

UNIVERSITY FELLOW FOR INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT

CNU CLASS OF 2014

HOMETOWN: Niederlenz, SwitzerlandMAJORS: Communication and FrenchACTIVITIES:

• Varsity Tennis• Lambda Pi Eta (Communication Honor Society) • Pi Delta Phi (French Honor Society)• Italian Club• International Club — founder

Not only did I come to CNU to get the “exciting study abroad experience,” but even more so in order to be able to combine my academic studies with playing tennis on a women’s varsity team. I find the new and unknown irresistible and am driven by curiosity to meet new people and places in this world.

The CNU community is very friendly and supportive, so even though it was not easy to adjust to everything at the beginning, there was always some- one there to help me and answer my questions — people here really bend over backward for you, and I wanted to do the same for others. I helped establish and now oversee the International Club at CNU to support and mentor new students as well as help them adjust to a new envi- ronment, language and culture.

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or want to find out more about my experience abroad at CNU.

marion.gloor@cnu.edu

+1 (757) 594-8272

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