Academics
Where Academic Excellence Meets Real-World Impact
At Christopher Newport, academics are driven by curiosity, connection, and purpose. With more than 90 areas of study, you'll find the right path for your passions. Our dedicated faculty and staff get to know you personally, challenging you with rigorous coursework while providing the support you need to succeed. It’s a community where learning is personal, and your future is built with care and intention.
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Every student at CNU completes a thoughtfully designed core curriculum, a set of courses that spans the arts, sciences, and humanities, along with focused Areas of Study. This broad academic foundation helps you develop critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills that employers value and that will serve you throughout life. In a rapidly changing world, this well-rounded education is more important than ever. See Course Requirements
Exclusive Academic Opportunities
Push your learning further with signature programs like the President’s Leadership Program (PLP) and the Honors Program. Each offers unique benefits, small seminars, and hands-on learning that prepares you to lead and make a difference in the world.
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Postgrad Success
CNU graduates are thriving — 96% are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Our core curriculum equips students with the versatile skills and adaptable mindset needed to succeed in any career path, proving its lasting value long after Commencement.
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Expand your perspective and experience new cultures through CNU’s wide range of study abroad programs. Whether it’s a semester in Spain, research in the UK, or service in South Africa, you’ll gain global insight and lifelong memories.
Discover How Academic Centers Impact the Community
CNU’s academic centers serve as hubs for innovation, service, and real-world problem solving. From promoting civic engagement to advancing STEM education, these centers connect classroom learning to community impact locally and beyond.
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CNU’s academic centers serve as hubs for innovation, service, and real-world problem solving. From promoting civic engagement to advancing STEM education, these centers connect classroom learning to community impact locally and beyond.
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Academic Advising All Four Years
From your first semester to your final year, you’ll be guided by expert academic advisors who are deeply invested in your journey. At CNU, advising is personal, designed to help you explore options, stay on track, and make the most of every academic opportunity.
Best-in-Class Faculty
Our faculty are more than scholars, they’re mentors. With advanced degrees, industry expertise, and a true passion for teaching, CNU professors are dedicated to helping you succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
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