Christopher Newport University

At Christopher Newport University we care about minds and hearts. Our fundamental motive is to shape exact residents and leaders. We accept as true with actual success is a life well lived. We want our students to pick out to stay lives of meaning and final result and purpose. We call that a life of significance.

Because we care about minds, our curriculum is based totally on the liberal arts and sciences. We emphasize the study of leadership and have developed a nationally revered President's Leadership Program. Our core curriculum is rigorous, mentioned by means of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni as the strongest core curriculum of any public university or university in America.

College is so much more than classes and assignments. It’s also serious fun! A rich and exciting campus life plays an important part in student success, and includes a vibrant extracurricular experience.

At Christopher Newport, there are endless avenues for exploration that will enhance your education, from student clubs and organizations – we have more than 200! – to Greek life, and from varsity and intramural sports to concerts and speakers and cultural events.