CNU Graduate Program Survey

Christopher Newport University is considering launching exciting new graduate programs, and we want your input! Whether you're a current student or a prospective student from the broader community, your feedback will help us design programs that fit your needs.

Your answers will directly impact our planning process.

CNU currently offers four graduate programs (Teaching, Environmental Science, Financial Analysis, Applied Physics and Computer Science). If you are interested in one of these programs, please apply now.

Take a moment to share your thoughts—we’d love to hear from you!

As a special thank you for completing this survey before May 1, 2025, we are happy to waive your application fee for any CNU graduate programs you apply for the in the next two years. Please be sure to complete the optional demographic section at the bottom of the survey to be eligible.

Would you be interested in enrolling in a master’s degree graduate program at CNU?

Yes

No

What area(s) of graduate study interest you the most? Choose all that apply:

If interested, would you prefer to enroll in the program full-time or part-time?

Full-Time

Part-Time

What learning format best interests you and suits your needs? (Please rank your choices)

In-Person

First

Second

Third

In-Person

Online

Hybrid

If your preferred learning modality is in-person, what would be your preferred time of day to attend classes? (Please rank your choices)

Daytime

First

Second

Third

Daytime

Evenings

Saturdays

What potential barriers to learning do you potentially face in pursuing graduate-level coursework at CNU?

Please rate the following where 1 is not a barrier and 5 is a major barrier.

Would you also be interested in pursuing graduate certificates or micro credentials at CNU?

A master’s degree is a degree program that is typically 30 credits and takes a year or two to complete going full-time.
A certificate is a transcripted set of courses over 12 credit hours that takes one or two semesters to complete going full-time.
A micro-credential is a short, competency-based recognition that allows a working professional to demonstrate mastery in a particular area. A micro-credential may take the form of an intensive non-credit workshop or a selection of classes totaling under 12 credit hours.

All programs may be completed part- or full- time.

Graduate Certificate

Yes

No

Graduate Certificate

Micro-Credential

In what areas?

The next set of questions contains demographic and contact information. Responses are optional.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

What is your age range?

What ZIP Code do you live in?

Are you a current CNU Student or Alumi?

Current Student

Alumni

Not a CNU Student or Alumni

What is your CNU ID?

Graduation Year

Where did you receive your undergraduate degree?