Christopher Newport University Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More

This is the complete guide for transferring to CNU. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to CNU.

What are your chances at CNU?

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I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.

At CNU, 10.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.

To read about regular admission requirements for Christopher Newport University, click here

What are the transfer requirements for CNU?

CNU requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:

Admission Item Required?
High School Transcript Required of All
College Transcript Required of All
Essay or Personal Statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized Test Scores Recommended of Some
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution Required of All

In addition to the above requirements, CNU also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.

CNU requires a minimum of 15 credits.

What are Christopher Newport University’s Transfer Deadlines?

Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down CNU transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.

Closing Date Reported Deadline
Fall Transfer Deadline March 1
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline November 1
Summer Transfer Deadline

Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.

We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.

In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉

When are decision dates for Christopher Newport University transfer applicants?

If you applied to transfer to CNU on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.

Deadline Notification Dates
Fall Transfer Deadline April 15
Winter Transfer Deadline
Spring Transfer Deadline November 15
Summer Transfer Deadline

Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.

What is Christopher Newport University’s transfer acceptance rate?

In 2019, CNU received 361 transfer applicants.

The school accepted 251 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for CNU is 69.53%.

This indicates how hard it is to transfer into CNU. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.

What are your chances at CNU?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at CNU or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

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Additionally, of the 251 accepted transfer students, 142 students enrolled - that means the yield was 56.57%.

CNU accepts 70 out of every 100 transfer applicants.

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What are the Christopher Newport University transfer GPA requirements?

CNU requires a minimum college GPA of 3.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.

In addition, CNU requires a minimum high school GPA of 3.0.

Additional Transfer Info. for CNU

CNU has noted the additional policies: Maximum 21 semester hours may be transferred for applied classes in music and art..

Will you enjoy transferring to CNU?

There are a lot of reasons to transfer to CNU. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.

Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.

Or perhaps you’re drawn to Newport News...

Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community

Finding success at CNU is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?

These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.

If you’re considering transferring to CNU then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.

Final Verdict: How to transfer into CNU

Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the CNU website for more info.
CNU accepts 69.53% transfer applicants, which is competitive.

To have a shot at transferring into CNU, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.81 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.96. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.

The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of CNU students.

25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
SAT Math 530 620 575
SAT Reading 530 630 580
2018 Total SAT Score 1060 1250 1155
25th Percentile 75th Percentile Average
ACT Math 0 0 0
ACT Reading 0 0 0
2018 Total ACT Score 0 0 0

Christopher Newport University’s average SAT score is 1155. To be a competitive applicant for Christopher Newport University your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.

What are your chances at CNU?

Your SAT Score
on a 4.0 scale

This free college chances tool calculates your acceptance chances at CNU or any other U.S. college

Please note all chances are estimates based on test score and GPA averages.

*or select a school above for a specific calculation

Need chances at another college?

If you’re considering transferring to CNU, you may also want to consider the schools:

Transferring to Alabama A & M University
Transferring to Alabama State University
Transferring to Jacksonville State University
Transferring to University of North Alabama
Transferring to Arkansas State University-Main Campus

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