Open House
Saturday, November 1
https://admit.cnu.edu/register/oh11012025
Saturday, February 21
https://admit.cnu.edu/register/oh02212026
Saturday, March 21
https://admit.cnu.edu/register/oh03212026
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Registration and Check-In | Ferguson Center, Peebles Theatre Lobby |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Campus Resources Showcase | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall Lobby |
| 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. | CNU Distinctives Expo | Ferguson Center, Peebles Theatre Lobby |
| 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Admission Overview | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 9:45 - 10 a.m. | President's Welcome | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 10 - 10:20 a.m. | Student Life Panel | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 10:20 - 10:35 a.m. | Only at CNU | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 10:35 - 10:45 a.m. | Academic Pathways Instructions | Ferguson Center, Diamonstein Concert Hall |
| 10:45 - 12 p.m. | Academic Pathways Showcase | STEM: Ferguson Center Diamonstein, Concert Hall Business & Social Science: Ferguson Center, Peebles Theatre Arts & Humanities: Torggler Fine Arts Center, Lecture Hall |
| 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Campus Tours (depart on rolling basis/final tour departs at 12 p.m.) | Depart from Diamonstein Concert Hall Lobby, Peebles Theatre Lobby, Torggler Fine Arts Center Lobby |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | School of Engineering and Computing Overview and Tours (a presentation and tours of academic facilities for any students interested in studying Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Information Science.) | Luter Hall |
* Schedule is subject to change
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Students in the Honors Program are afforded more academic freedom, with interdisciplinary seminar coursework satisfying many of the liberal learning core requirements.
Criteria: Minimum 3.75 cumulative high school GPA and 1310 SAT score (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 28 ACT composite score. We consider students applying as test-optional with added emphasis on high school curriculum rigor, as well as all other credentials and application materials (including interview).
Scholarship: Renewable $5,000 residential scholarship. Students selected to participate in both the President's Leadership Program and Honors Program receive just one scholarship.
How to Apply: Select “Yes” for honors interest in the Academics section of the Common Application, submit the supplemental essay when prompted and schedule the required interview.
The President’s Leadership Program is a four-year leadership education experience that uniquely integrates the academic study of leadership, service learning, and personal development.
Criteria: Competitive applicants typically have at least a 3.5 GPA and a 1250 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math) or 26 ACT composite score. We consider students who apply as test-optional with added emphasis on high school curriculum rigor, as well as all other credentials and application materials (including interview).
Scholarship: Renewable $1,000-$5,000 residential scholarship. Renewable $5,000 residential scholarship. Students selected to participate in both the President's Leadership Program and Honors Program receive just one scholarship.
How to Apply: Select “Yes” for PLP interest in the Academics section of the Common Application, submit the supplemental essay when prompted and schedule the required interview.
Regatta's (David Student Union)
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
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Einstein's (Trible Library)
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Captains Locker is located in the David Student Union and is open on Saturdays from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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