Christopher Newport University

The Honors Program is a four-year program that provides a rich and challenging forum for academic initiative to talented and highly motivated students at Christopher Newport University. The Honors Program enables students to identify their intellectual interests and to pursue them through special courses, research opportunities with faculty, international travel, and a vigorous intellectual and culturally-expansive community. Read More

Your generous tax-deductible donations, which benefit the annual fund, support academic programs, merit and need-based scholarships, student undergraduate research and technology upgrades, and enhancements to university facilities.

President’s Circle ($1,000 and above)

At the Parents Fund's most prestigious giving level, President's Circle members who make annual leadership gifts to the University receive:

A dedicated officer of the University to respond to their questions and concerns
A President's Circle parking decal
A private breakfast with President and Mrs. Trible at their residence during Family Weekend
A Family Weekend Discovery Pass
A guaranteed reservation at the City Center Marriott during Family Weekend*
Special accommodations and parking at Commencement**
All Discovery Society and Three Sails benefits

Discovery Society ($250 - $999)

Families who contribute to the Parents Fund at this level each fall receive a Family Weekend Discovery Pass that includes:

An exclusive reception with President Trible
Reserved game-day parking
Reserved VIP seating at events and shows
Preferred seating times for Sunday's brunch***
Express check-in
All Three Sails benefits

Three Sails ($1 – $249)

Every donation to the Parents Fund is appreciated, and all donors receive:

Quarterly e-newsletters with special updates on campus life, academic programs and upcoming events
Special panel discussions with CNU's dean of students and chief of police
Specialized workshops with the Center for Career Planning
Exclusive campus updates during Parent Ambassador fall and spring meetings

* Only reservations are guaranteed. Each family is responsible for payment and all costs associated with their stay. Intent to use your room(s) must be communicated to Kristen Beam Witt by September 15, 2011.

** Special seating with Mrs. Trible and reserved parking at Commencement are for members who have given annually each year of their student’s tenure at CNU.

*** Preferred seating for brunch only applies to families who have purchased their Discovery Pass by September 15, 2011. Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.