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2014 FRESHMAN PROFILEMIDDLE 50 PERCENT RANGES SAT (Critical Reading and Math) 1070-1230ACT Composite 23-27GPA (4.0 scale) 3.5-4.0

APPLICATIONS BY ADMISSION PLANAdmission Plan Applicants Admitted Enrolled

Early Decision 541 365 348

Early Action 3,460 2,391 591

Regular Decision 3,335 1,360 289

Total 7,336 4,116 1,228

The Class of 2018 is a superb group of student leaders chosen for both their high academic achievements as well as their commitment to engagement through meaningful extracurricular activities.

More emphasis is now placed on interview ratings and demonstrated commit-ment to CNU during the holistic application review process than in years past.

As we strive to transform hearts and minds, we celebrate the values inherent in the liberal arts and sciences. Students come first at CNU, and we are deeply committed to the outstanding young men and women who bring our campus alive with their energy, enthusiasm and intellect. CNU students lead lives of significance, and as they demonstrate exceptional leadership both in and out of the classroom, we applaud their extraordinary accomplishments.

Percent of those with demonstrated need who receive aid

FINANCIALAID DATA

96%

66%Percent of demonstratedneed met by financial aid package

Average financial aid package

$8,036

Range of financial aid awards to individuals from all sources

$100 to $36,286

Number of freshmen receiving a merit award

1 in 3

RACIAL DIVERSITY20% STUDENTS OF COLOR

MALE-FEMALE RATIO41% MALE; 59% FEMALE

TOP 5 INTENDED MAJORSBUSINESSBIOLOGYPSYCHOLOGYCOMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERINGCOMMUNICATION

1.2.3.4.5.

APPLYING TO CNU

TEST-OPTIONAL Students in a rigorous curriculum with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 or who rank in the upper 10 percent of their class may decide whether or not to submit stan-dardized test scores (SAT or ACT).

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIESLUTER SCHOOL OF BUSINESSschoolofbusiness.cnu.edu

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGteacherprep.cnu.edu

PRE-HEALTHprehealth.cnu.edu

PRE-LAW prelaw.cnu.edu

PRE-MED premed.cnu.edu

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMSPRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (PLP) As part of PLP, each leadership student earns a minor in leadership studies. This program equips students to become great leaders for the 21st century by uniquely integrating academic study, civic engagement and personal development. Each student will receive an annual $1,000, $2,000 or $5,000 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 allows students to customize their CNU academic experience with their personal and professional aspirations by sharply reducing the liberal learning core requirements. The program features stimulating interdisciplinary seminars and challenges students by means of study abroad, independent research, internships, jobs and volunteer experience relevant to their passions. Each student will receive an annual $2,000 or $5,000 residential scholarship (including a study abroad stipend), as well as priority housing in an Honors learning community, and priority course registration.

honors.cnu.edu

Admission is selective, and we anticipate receiving 8,000 applications for only 1,200 spaces in the fall 2015 freshman class. We place great emphasis on high school curriculum and look with favor on Honors, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and dual-enrollment courses. We also seek students who demonstrate leadership, a commitment to service, exemplary talents and diverse experiences.

INTERNSHIPSccp.cnu.edu/internships

LEARNING COMMUNITIESlearningcommunities.cnu.edu

SERVICEengage.cnu.edu

STUDY ABROADstudyabroad.cnu.edu

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCHresearch.cnu.edu

IMPORTANT DATES

Application Plan Deadline to Apply Notification Date Binding

Early Decision November 15 December 15 Yes

Early Action December 1 January 15 No

Regular Decision February 1 March 15 No

EARLY DECISION » If offered admission students agree to enroll at CNU. Students may applyto other colleges but agreeto withdraw those appli-cations if admitted to CNU.

EARLY ACTION »This nonbinding application provides a great option if students are highly interested in CNU but unable to commit to one college early in the process.

REGULAR DECISION » This is also nonbinding and provides the most time to sub-mit an application; however, it has the latest notification date and is the most competitive.

WE’RE A COMMON APP SCHOOL!

VISIT ADMISSION.CNU.EDU

INTERVIEWS Any high school senior planning to apply for admission is strongly encouraged tointerview at CNU. If a student is apply-ing for Honors or PLP an interview is required. This personal interaction is an important part of the application process. Students can schedule an interview at interview.cnu.edu.

Learn more about our areas of study at academics.cnu.edu.

ACADEMIC COLLEGES

» College of Arts and Humanities

» College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

» College of Social Sciences (home of the Joseph W. Luter, III School of Business)

ACADEMIC CENTERS

» Applied Research Center

» Center for American Studies

» Center for Community Engagement

» Judy Ford Wason Center for Public Policy

» Public History Center

» The Reiff Center

NEW TO CNU

» Electrical Engineering Major

» Environmental Studies Major

» Judeo-Christian Studies Minor

» Middle East and North Africa Studies Minor

» Photography and Video Art Minor

AREAS OF STUDYMajor

Minor

Concentration

Program or Advising Track

Five-year Master’sProgram

Accounting

African-American Studies

American Studies

Constitutional Studies

Applied Physics

Applied Physics and Computer Science

Asian Studies

Biochemistry

Biology

Biology — Cellular, Molecular and Physiological

Biology — Environmental

Biology — Integrative

Biology — Organismal

Business Administration

Chemistry

Childhood Studies

Civic Engagement and Social Entrepreneurship

Classical Civilization

Classical Studies

Communication

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Dance

Economics

Mathematical Economics

Electrical Engineering

English

Literature

Writing

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Finance

Film Studies

Fine Arts

Art History

Studio Art

French

German

History

Information Science

KEY: Information Systems

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Culture and Business

Judeo-Christian Studies

Latin

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

Teaching (MAT)

Theater

Acting

Arts Administration

Design/Technology

Directing/Dramatic Literature

Music/Dance

Theater Studies

U.S. National Security Studies

Women’s and Gender Studies

NEW ON CAMPUSNearly $1 billion in new construction over the last 18 years has created a beautiful campus with world-class facilities.

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT HALLScheduled for a May 2015 completion, Christopher Newport Hall is quickly taking shape. Here students will have access to all of the resources that impact the quality and success of their undergraduate experience as they move from admission to graduation. Offices will include Registrar, Financial Aid, Hous-ing, Academic Success, Admission, Study Abroad, Student Success, Student Accounts/Cashier, Payroll, Business Office, Alumni Relations and University Events, Institutional Research, Internal Audit, Planning and Budget, and the executive offices.

BELL TOWER CNU’s Bell Tower, completed spring 2014, clears the way to build rich traditions around special events, including athletic victories and commencement. Each spring our newest graduates will have the opportunity to ring the bell in celebra-tion. The new Bell Tower features the bell from the SS United States, a gift from the late Dr. Sarah Forbes, CNU friend and benefactor, as well as a clock and a carillon. The plaza includes an exedra, Greek for a semicircular seating area, which provides an outdoor venue for classes while serving as a place to honor faculty and staff who have served CNU through the years.

JOSEPH W. LUTER, III HALLNewly opened in fall 2013, Luter Hall houses the Luter School of Business, as well as the Departments of Economics; Sociology, Social Work and Anthropol-ogy; Leadership and American Studies; Mathematics; and Physics, Computer Science and Engineering. Luter Hall is the largest academic building on our campus and includes classrooms, laboratories, lecture spaces, faculty offices, a boardroom, a trading room and incomparable technology resources.

NEW RESIDENCE HALLSWarwick River Hall, opened fall 2012, houses 500 sophomores in four-person suites. Rappahannock Hall opened in fall 2013, providing 500 private bed-rooms and baths with reserved parking for upperclassmen.

POPE CHAPELCNU’s Pope Chapel opened to the community in February 2013. Welcoming people of all faiths, the 10,000-square-foot building stands at the entrance to the University and enriches campus life through spiritual activities, lectures, musical performances and other special events.

MARY BROCK FORBES HALL CNU’s integrated science center, completed August 2011, is an $80 million facility that includes 160,000 square feet for cutting-edge education and discov-ery as faculty and students collaborate on groundbreaking research. Forbes Hall houses the Departments of Molecular Biology and Chemistry, Organismal and Environmental Biology, and Psychology.

FREEMAN CENTER EXPANSIONThe Freeman Sports and Convocation Center expansion, completed summer 2011, doubled the size of the Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion and added an auxiliary gymnasium. The facility provides offices for Counseling Ser-vices and University Health and Wellness Services. Additionally, it houses a new 400-seat Gaines Theatre and an array of meeting rooms for student activities.

OUR FACULTYMore than half of our classes have 19 or fewer students, giving students direct access to experts in their fields — teacher-scholars who provide outstanding instruction, conduct groundbreaking research, and publish books and articles within their areas of expertise. Our professors’ passion is teaching, and students enjoy the intellectual challenge of working with them. Nearly 90 percent of our faculty hold a PhD or highest degree in their fields. Our professors were called “dedicated and caring” in a Washington Post survey.

DISCOVER DIVERSITY DAYFriday, February 20

INFORMATION SESSIONS AND CAMPUS TOURSMonday-Friday: 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Saturday: 11 a.m.

Students may schedule a visit or register for an event at admission.cnu.edu/freshman/visit.

OPEN HOUSESSaturday, October 25(Homecoming weekend)

Saturday, February 21Saturday, March 21

PRESIDENT’S LEADERSHIP AND HONORS VISIT DAYSSaturday, October 18 Saturday, November 8 Saturday, January 31Friday, February 7

ADMISSION EVENTS AND TOURS

Forbes magazine recently named Christopher Newport one of the top

CNU RANKINGS

U.S. News & World Report has selected Christopher Newport as one of America’s “up-and-

20 colleges for minorities in the STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Forbes ranked CNU fourth, calling it one of the institutions “getting it right” — ahead of MIT and many other great schools.

coming schools to watch” for making the “most promising and innovative changes in academics, faculty, student life, campus and facilities.” CNU was also named a top regional university in the South and a top regional public university.

The Best 367 Colleges: 2014 EditionCNU is listed as one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education. Only 15 percent of the col-

leges in the nation are accorded this distinction.

The Best Value Colleges for 2014The Princeton Review selected 75 public schools and 75 pri-vate colleges based on campus culture, facilities, academics, the cost of attending and how much financial aid is provided to students. Only 150 schools in America — just 5 percent — are named as a Best Value.

CNU was praised for its high-quality academic offerings and abundance of extracurricular activities. The Princeton Review profile of CNU reads: “There’s a palpable excitement for this relatively new school. The teachers take a personal interest in their students, and there are many opportunities for students to take the lead on projects, shape their educa-tion and become campus and community leaders.” Much like the academic buildings, the residence halls and campus are called “breathtaking.” CNU is also described as having a wonderful sense of community and a family-like atmosphere.

CNU is ranked in the top 100 public institutions by Kiplinger’s

Personal Finance in its “Best Values in Public Colleges.” Kiplinger’s ratings are based on a combination of academics and affordability. Institutions ranked in Kiplinger’s “Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges, 2014” are praised for their ability to “deliver a great education at prices that put private schools to shame.”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COUNSELORS

HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR VISIT DAYFriday, February 13

INDIVIDUAL VISITS To schedule a campus visit, contact Rob Lange at (757) 594-8070 or robert.lange@cnu.edu.

For important counselor information or to register for an event, visit hsguidance.cnu.edu.

OFFICE OF ADMISSION1 Avenue of the Arts • Newport News, VA 23606-3072(757) 594-7015 • admit@cnu.edu • admission.cnu.edu

CONNECT WITH CNUStudents can create a personal, fully customizable Captain’s Bridge Web page! They’ll get information about our extraordinary programs, and stay up to date on admission events, application deadlines and their applica-tion status! Visit captainsbridge.cnu.edu.