Tours and Events
Your Journey Starts Here!
The best way to see if Christopher Newport is the right fit for you? Visit! Step onto our beautiful campus, meet current students and professors, and picture yourself as a Captain.
For first-year and transfer students
Get a front-row seat to your future at Admitted Students Day! This isn't just a tour—it’s your first day as a Captain. Wander our stunning grounds, dive deep into your major with faculty experts, meet with student service representatives, and connect with the people who will become your lifelong friends.
Register for Saturday, April 18, 2026 Register for Saturday, April 25, 2026
Get a firsthand look at life as a Captain with a guided campus tour led by a current student. An admission staff member will be on hand to answer your questions and share how you can thrive here.
Tour Times:
- Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
- Saturday: 11 a.m.
Catch the spirit of Christopher Newport at our Saturday Open House! Explore campus, meet faculty, learn about student life, and connect with current Captains. Click here for additional information.
Register today for an Open House:
Join us for virtual conversations with current students and staff members to learn more about life at CNU through a variety of topics. Don’t forget to bring your questions. Click on a date below to register.
- Wednesday, February 11 at 4 p.m. (Admitted Students)
- Tuesday, February 17 at 4 p.m. (Navigating Financial Aid)
- Monday, February 23 at 6 p.m. (Out of State Students)
- Monday, March 23 at 4 p.m. (College of Social Sciences)
- Tuesday, March 24 at 4 p.m. (College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences)
- Wednesday, March 25 at 4 p.m. (College of Arts and Humanities)
- Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. (Luter School of Business)
- Thursday, April 16 at 4 p.m. (Admitted Students)
Discover what sets Christopher Newport apart at Signature Programs Day, an exclusive event designed for high school seniors and their families. You’ll get an inside look at our premier academic and leadership opportunities, including the President’s Leadership Program and the Honors Program, as well as scholarships, leadership experiences, and life as part of these distinctive communities.
Throughout the day, you’ll meet current students and faculty, explore how hands-on learning opportunities like undergraduate research, study abroad, community engagement, and career development shape your CNU experience. You'll also see how these programs prepare you for success in academics, career, graduate school, and beyond.
Join us this fall and discover how you can lead, learn, and thrive at CNU!
Register today:
Saturday, January 17 Saturday, February 7
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We welcome middle and high school groups to campus to learn about CNU through tours and info sessions with our student ambassadors. Elementary groups can join us for a tour to explore our beautiful campus.
- Visits are scheduled on weekdays, first-come, first-served.
- Request your visit at least two weeks in advance.
- One chaperone per 10 students required.
We can’t wait to welcome your group!
High school counselors are invited to come spend the day with us on campus and engage with our students, staff, faculty and University President.
Can’t visit in person yet? Explore our beautiful campus from anywhere with our virtual option.
Take a 360° self-guided tour at your own pace to see classrooms, residence halls, and outdoor spaces that will become part of your daily life as a Captain.