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Christopher Newport University • 2014 – 2015 Undergraduate Catalog • 2014 – 2015 Undergraduate University Newport Christopher Christopher Newport University 2014 – 2015 Undergraduate Catalog Christopher Newport university Office of Admission 1 Avenue of the Arts • Newport News, VA 23606-3072 Phone: (757) 594-7015 • Toll Free: (800) 333-4268 • Fax: (757) 594-7333 [email protected] • cnu.edu Undergraduate Catalog Volume 49, Number 1, June 2014 The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the Rector and Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University. The University reserves the right to change any of the provisions, schedules, programs, courses, rules, regulations, or fees whenever the University deems it expedient to do so. Christopher Newport University does not discriminate in admission, employment or any other activity, on the basis of race, gender, color, age, religion, veteran status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or political affi liation. The University complies with all applicable state and federal constitutional provisions, laws and regulations concerning dis- crimination. Anyone having questions concerning these laws should contact the Director of Equal Opportunity. 1 Avenue of the Arts Newport News, VA 23606-3072 Phone: (757) 594-7000 / TDD: (757) 594-7938 cnu.edu 1 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY 2014-2015 WELCOME TO CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY Christopher Newport University is a superb choice Our marketing students and Small Business Institute for your college studies. Small class sizes, accomplished have won top honors regionally and nationally. The Joseph professors who put your education fi rst and a picturesque, W. Luter, III School of Business is accredited by the Asso- safe campus create an environment hard to fi nd in public ciation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, one of higher education. Come explore further the quality of life only 42 schools in the nation offering only undergraduate you will enjoy here. programs to earn this honor. Our Students In psychology, students regularly make presentations There’s no such thing as a typical CNU student! Our at the top East Coast conference, where they are often 5,000 students hail from every part of Virginia, 27 other mistaken for graduate students due to the quality of their states and several foreign countries. work. Each year we welcome 1,200 new freshmen and more CNU has received top recognition from Forbes, Kip- than 100 transfers with diverse interests and choices of linger’s Personal Finance and The Princeton Review orga- study. nization. U.S. News & World Report selected Christopher Newport as one of America’s schools to watch for making Our students thrive on the close relationships they “the most promising and innovative changes in academics, form with their professors. Many work with faculty on faculty, student life, campus or facilities.” pioneering research — from wetland studies at the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to robotics at Intercollegiate Athletics NASA to particle research at the Thomas Jefferson National Playing to win is a passion at CNU. As part of NCAA Accelerator Facility. Division III, our athletes excel in the classroom and on the fi eld of play! Since 1980, CNU has produced more than 550 The number of admission applications has soared by All-Americans, has 23 varsity teams, and has won more more than 700 percent in the last decade, and the middle than 70 national team and individual titles. 50 percent SAT range for last year’s incoming freshmen (Critical Reading and Math) was 1090-1240. The middle CNU’s football team was the fi rst in NCAA history to 50 percent GPA range (4.0 scale) was 3.4-3.9. More stu- win its conference and go to the NCAA playoffs in its fi rst dents also are seeking entry into our distinguished Honors year of play. Exceptional venues for baseball, lacrosse, Program and President’s Leadership Program. softball and soccer make it easy to cheer on the Captains. Nearly every year we have the top winning percentage CNU also offers many international study opportuni- among Virginia schools. ties, including our permanent relationship with the Univer- sity of Oxford and dozens of smaller, faculty-led programs. Student Life Signature academic programs include the Master of Arts A community of honor, CNU is a place where students, in Teaching, Pre-Law Program, Pre-Med and Pre-Health faculty and staff care about each other and help make the Program, and a cutting-edge program in neuroscience. college experience positive. Our students participate in more than 250 clubs and organizations, along with dozens Professors and Academics of recreational and club sports as well as service projects. Our professors love to teach, and most chose CNU Whether you’re interested in biology fi eld trips to the ocean for our commitment to academic excellence. Outstand- or launching a campus club, our diverse activities make ing veteran faculty members offer an incredible depth of time outside the classroom memorable. experience and knowledge, and nearly half of our classes have 19 or fewer students. Each year you’ll enjoy performances by major artists and renowned speakers, plus special events like Spring CNU professors have won numerous awards for great Fest, Family Weekend and Homecoming. The Ferguson teaching, plus many large research grants. They regularly Center for the Arts, our world-class performing arts venue, publish highly regarded books and articles on myriad top- features the 500-seat Music & Theatre Hall, a 200-seat ics, often working with student co-authors. experimental theater, and the awe-inspiring, 1,700-seat Concert Hall for performances by internationally known stars. Jewel, Andrea Bocelli, Queen Latifah, David Cop- perfi eld, B.B. King and the Broadway hit “STOMP” have taken the stage here, among countless others. Students may attend performances for $5 to $15! 2 2014-2015 CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY CNU students and Student Life staff sponsor dances, CNU Village, an elegant apartment complex on cam- clubs, Greek events, multicultural activities, comedy nights, pus, provides private rooms with private baths, kitchens, recently released movies and outdoor festivals, among washers and dryers, living rooms, cathedral ceilings, and many other events. your own private parking space! CNU Village is home to numerous eateries — including Panera Bread, Schooner’s, Our Region Subway, Moe’s Southwest Grill and Tropical Smoothie. A great location makes for a great experience. Our Thanks to our dazzling residential facilities, including the region is not only a top resort area that attracts millions of new Rappahannock River Hall, 4,000 students now make visitors each year; it is also a center of high-tech develop- CNU their home. ment and research, including NASA Langley Research Center and the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator The Freeman Center, for sports and convocations, fea- Facility, site of groundbreaking physics research. tures a 200-meter indoor track, three basketball courts and personal recreation/fi tness space in the Trieshmann Health CNU students have easy access to the rolling dunes and Fitness Pavilion. The Freeman Center is one of the and pounding surf of Virginia Beach. A 20-minute ride nation’s fi nest facilities of its kind and recently underwent west leads to Williamsburg and Jamestown, and many further expansion. The building now houses the 400-seat students appreciate the splendor of American history and Gaines Theatre, as well as the James C. Windsor Center also fi nd internships at Colonial Williamsburg and Busch for Health and Counseling Services. Gardens. Surrounded by beautiful neighborhoods, CNU is a The Campus: Present and Future great place for walking, jogging or cycling, and you’re CNU’s campus encompasses 260 acres within a park- only a few short blocks from the James River and a pleas- like setting in Newport News. We take pride in building ant bicycle ride to a public white sand beach and park. everything to the highest standards. CNU also ranks as one CNU is also adjacent to pristine Lake Maury, surrounded of the safest campuses in Virginia. by Mariners’ Museum Park with 600 acres of trails and woodlands. We have completed nearly $1 billion in new capital construction, including the David Student Union. The Come Visit! Paul and Rosemary Trible Library, with its 14-story tower See fi rsthand the quality of Christopher Newport Uni- lighted day and night, is the intellectual center of campus. versity. We welcome your visit Monday through Saturday It features a gourmet coffee shop with study rooms for (except major national holidays) throughout the year. Call quiet collaboration with friends, spacious reading rooms, (757) 594-7015 or (800) 333-4268 to arrange a time. Also and quiet corners for refl ection and study. visit us online at admission.cnu.edu for special visit dates. Lewis Archer McMurran, Jr. Hall is home to our superb We look forward to welcoming you to CNU! liberal arts programs. Mary Brock Forbes Hall, our new integrated science center, provides a 21st-century hub for education and discovery. Completed in 2013, Luter Hall houses the Luter School of Business; economics; sociology, social work and anthropology; leadership and American studies; mathematics; and physics, computer science and engineering. State-of-the-art laboratories in computer science, computer engineering, physics, instrumentation and the natural sciences enhance the close interaction between professors and students. CNU’s residence halls win rave reviews from students and parents alike. Basic cable, a built-in micro-fridge, Internet access, carpeting, air conditioning and suite-style rooms make campus living attractive. CNU also offers wireless service in all public areas. 3 THE UNIVERSITY HONOR SYSTEM The reputation and credibility of an institution of higher education requires the commitment of every member of the community to uphold and to protect its academic and social integrity.