Christopher Newport UniversityMove-In Guide

Newport News, Virginia

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1960🔗 cnu.edu

Christopher Newport University is a public liberal arts university in Newport News, Virginia, with about 4,400 undergraduates. CNU guarantees on-campus housing to incoming freshmen for their first three years and expects undergraduates to live on campus. First-year students live in suite-style halls: Santoro Hall, York River Hall and Potomac River Hall. Each two-person room connects to another bedroom through a shared bathroom, and first-years must choose the unlimited dining plan.

Enrollment

4,454

Total Students

Freshman Class

—

Not available

Move-In Dates

TBA

Acceptance Rate

86%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Move-in dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Move-in day tips

Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Potomac River Hall (Potomac North)
Suite-style · Coed
Santoro Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
York River Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only

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Who can live where

First-year only:: Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:: Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$13,040

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Christopher Newport University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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