Campus Visit

Remember, college is all about finding the “perfect” fit: the size, the place, the people. Come see for yourself why Christopher Newport University is truly an incredible place — an excellent education, amazing opportunities, a community dedicated to your success and a stunning campus.

There is no better way to experience CNU than to schedule a visit to campus. We have daily information sessions and tours, overnight visits, Open Houses, and special visits for admitted students throughout the year. Visit our Events & Tours page for more information on these events!

If you intend to apply for admission, we encourage you to interview at CNU. While not required for admission, this personal interaction is an important part of the application process.

Along with visiting our campus, find something to do for everyone in the family! From camping, parks, beaches, historic sites, museums, golfing, concerts, amusement parks and more – there is sure to be something for everyone.

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For an extensive list of things to do in the area visit the Virginia is for Lovers Webster.

Christopher Newport University is located in the heart of Newport News, Virginia. We’re three hours south of Washington, D.C., 45 minutes from the Virginia Beach oceanfront, and 20 minutes east of historic Williamsburg.

If you’re flying to the area, you have several choices of airports, including Newport News-Williamsburg and Norfolk International. You can also get to Newport News by train or by bus. Parking is available throughout the campus. (view campus map)

Driving Directions

• From Richmond, Charlottesville, & Northern Virginia
  
• From Winchester & Northwestern Virginia
  
• From Martinsville/Danville
  
• From Chesapeake, Suffolk, & Portsmouth
  
• From Norfolk & Virginia Beach
  
• From Eastern Shore
  
• From Roanoke/Lynchburg/Petersburg
  
• From Northern Neck

From Richmond, Charlottesville, & Northern Virginia

• Take I-64 East to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Winchester & Northwestern Virginia

• Take U.S. 66 East to Rt. 17 South to Fredericksburg.
• I-95 South to I-295 South to I-64 East.
• I-64 East to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Martinsville/Danville

• Take U.S. 58/460 East to I-664 North.
• I-664 across the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel.
• I-64 West to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Chesapeake, Suffolk, & Portsmouth

• Follow routes to and across the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel.
• I-64 West to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Norfolk & Virginia Beach

• Take I-64 West to and across the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.
• Continue on I-64 West to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Eastern Shore

• Take U.S. 13 South to and across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel ($10 Toll).
• U.S. 13 South to the Northampton Boulevard interchange of I-64.
• I-64 West to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Roanoke/Lynchburg/Petersburg

• Rt. 460 East to I-664 North.
• I-664 to and across the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge-Tunnel.
• I-64 West to Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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From Northern Neck

• Take Rt. 17 South into Newport News.
• Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard.
• The street becomes Avenue of the Arts (formerly Museum Drive).
• Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts.
• Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.

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All links below leave the CNU website. CNU is not responsible for the content nor the privacy policies or standards of the alternate sites. Each link opens a new window.

All links below leave the CNU website. CNU is not responsible for the content nor the privacy policies or standards of the alternate sites. Each link opens a new window.