Health Information

The nurses and physicians at University Health & Wellness are here to support the academic and personal success and well-being of your students by helping him / her develop awareness, attitudes and behaviors that promote active learning and healthy living.  Please go to the Parents section and New Students section of the Student Clinic web site for more information about what your student needs to stay healthy while in college.

Safety Information

With one of the safest campuses in Virginia, CNU  provides the ideal environment in which to study, live and relax. Various programs and services help make this possible:

  • An academy-trained police force, whose chief of police is responsible for providing law-enforcement services to the CNU community 24 hours a day.
  • The Emergency Management Team, which establishes procedures for responding to emergency situations (including inclement weather), in addition to monitoring such events.
  • CNU Alert, an emergency notification system that sends emergency alerts and updates to individuals’ cell phones, mobile devices and e-mail accounts.
  • Silent Witness Program is an internet based reporting tool that allows students, faculty and staff to anonymously report crimes to the University Police.

Your student's safety is our top priority, and CNU is committed to providing its students, faculty, staff and guests a safe place in which to learn, work and visit.

Additional resources for sending your student off to college:

Housing Stuff

To reserve a residence hall space, students must complete a housing and meal contract.  This is done through the Admitted Student System.  Once student have been admitted to CNU, they will being their journey as an Admitted Student.

And don't forget! Freshmen and sophomores are required to reside in University Housing unless you live with a parent or legal guardian in Hampton, Grafton. Newport News, Poquoson, Seaford or Yorktown

Money Matters

You will find the most current information on tuition, room and board in our Business Office. There is a monthly tuition payment plan here at CNU. This plan allows you to pay your annual tuition and fees in 10 equal monthly installments.  Learn more >>>

If you have participated in the Virginia Prepaid Tuition Program (VPEP) the Office of Student Accounts can assist you in. You may reach them by phone at (757) 594-7582. If you have questions regarding your VPEP or VEST account, please call VPEP directly at 1-888- 567-0540.

What does my student need to bring if they are going to live on campus?

Of course, they'll want their laptop, their iPod — the "important stuff!"  But there are a few other things that will make adjusting to their new "home away from home" a lot more comfortable - promise! Here's a list of things to bring prepared by our Residence Life office.  And if you need a few more ideas, check out this list from collegeview.com to help you out.

Sheets for Your Bed - Many colleges and universities have extra-long beds in their residence halls that require specially sized sheets and bedding. Have your son or daughter check with their residence hall to see if their bed is greater than 76 inches long. If so, you'll need to check out some special linen lines.

Don't forget to send them off with a basic medicine and first aid kit (pdf).  And keep in mind, unlike their previous 12 years of school, your student can keep medications with them in their residence hall. Discuss a plan with your student on how they will keep them secure. Also consider transferring their prescriptions to a local pharmacy. Visit the Student Clinic website and click on the "Local Clinics / Pharmacies" tab for more information.

For more information and answers to some of your questions, please visit our Freshman FAQ section.

If you and your student have decided that living off campus is the best option, these resources will help you find that ideal living space:

If you are still wondering which is better, on-campus or off-campus living, check these articles that highlight the advantages and disadvantages of both. We hope they will help you make an informed decision that suits your needs and expectations as well as those of your student:

The City of Newport News provides a wealth of information for folks who are new to the area and want to get acquainted with everything from the local government, TV stations, employment opportunities, local utilities right down to place to go to have fun. Check out the Citizen's Guide to Services for all that information and more.

While at CNU, your student will encounter many opportunities to become involved outside of the classroom. It is important that you, the parent, be educated about the enriching experience that your son or daughter will find by being involved in a fraternity or sorority at CNU.

We are very proud to have 14 recognized fraternities and sororities on the CNU campus. These values-based organizations have created a foundation of brotherhood / sisterhood, scholarship, community service / philanthropy, and character within the CNU community.

Approximately 12% of our undergraduate population are members of a fraternity or a sorority and that number is steadily growing. Our Greek students are active in numerous leadership roles across campus and donate their time and talents to assist those in need locally, regionally, and nationally through their community service and philanthropy efforts.

Each fraternity and sorority at CNU is unique but all offer members a connection with other CNU students and alumni through their brotherhood and sisterhood that continues long past the college experience.

By Council: Panhellenic Council  |  Interfraternity Council  |  National Pan-Hellenic Council

For more information, please contact:

Leah Eickhoff
Office of Student Activities, Rm. 340
1 University Place
Newport News , VA 23606
leah.dooley@cnu.edu