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Christopher Newport’s Honors Program enriches the education of students in all majors by replacing most of the Liberal Learning general education requirements with interactive, interdisciplinary seminars that accelerate the advancement of academically gifted students into upper-level coursework.
Everyone learns by actively participating – even professors. You’ll also be encouraged to pursue independent research, study abroad and civic engagement, all of which will enhance your classroom learning.
The program emphasizes one-on-one advising and a customized curriculum that supports your personal and professional goals. Fewer entry-level courses allow you to spend more time in independent study, research and advanced scholarship.
The rigorous coursework will prepare you for a successful career, wherever your passion lies. You’ll also be ready for top graduate programs in science, medicine, law, political science, English and more.
Many of the mentoring relationships I was able to develop at CNU evolved into friendships, and were critical to my success in getting into graduate school.
Jennifer Vencill '07
Assistant professor, The Mayo Clinic
Through Honors Inquiry I worked on research at Jefferson Lab to help the particle accelerators run more efficiently and with less energy.
Nii-Boi Quartey '21
Applied physics
National Science Foundation REU Program, Jefferson Lab
I have always valued serving others. But it was not until I became a Captain that I experienced the true impact service can have on a person.
Kayla Kamper '21
Biology
Founder, Innovative Minds STEM service organization
I am driven by my love of music. Doctors help to prolong and save lives – I want to help people enjoy their lives.
Erin Plisco '09, '10
Associate director of choral studies, Missouri State University
I've been fortunate enough to gain mentors who show genuine interest in my life and career aspirations and who go out of their way to help me.
Ussama Ghumman '16
Medical student, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
My Honors Inquiry research on politics and history – and synthesizing it into readable information – helped me further both my academic interests and my future goals.
Trevor Cogan '21
American studies and history
