Freshman Orientation - Christopher Newport University

Orientation and Student Involvement

We are here to support you throughout the transition process, from the moment you accept your offer of admission through your first months on campus. Whether navigating the admitted student system, preparing for orientation or getting set for arrival this fall, please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Our orientation process consists of multiple experiences to help you transition to college life. The offerings throughout the summer include:

  • Setting Sail – a required day-and-a-half overnight orientation for all new students and their families
  • Welcome Week, which takes place after you move to campus
  • Changing Tides - a one-day required orientation for all spring admit freshmen
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CNU Urgent Alert: All parking lots have reopened. We ask that students move their vehicles back to their designated parking lots by 3 p.m. Today, Friday, February 21. This will allow for our visitors attending Open House and the performances at the Ferguson Center. ----- Please continue to use caution when walking on campus. As the snow melts and refreezes, it has the potential to develop slick spots on surfaces and large icicles from the roof line. Safety is everyone’s responsibility, so please stay alert and look up every now and then when exiting or walking alongside a building. Cones and barriers have been set in places to help you identify dangerous locations. ----- In the event of an emergency, please call campus police at 757-594-7777. - More information: CNUAlert.info - Posted: 02/21/2025 10:26:32 AM
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