Christopher Newport University

Major activities should be scheduled at least twelve (12) weeks prior to the event date to allow adequate time for planning and preparations. Major activities include; but are not limited to; events that involve alcohol, require security, or are open to the entire campus community and/or public. Final approval of an... Read More

ADVERTISING AND SOLICITATION (ALSO SEE POSTING) Bulletin boards are provided in hallways and common areas to keep residents informed of Residence Life and University activities. Residents may post information in approved posting areas on their floor. Posting on other floors, in the lobby, and throughout the building... Read More

Abusive, Disorderly or Obscene Conduct Abusive Conduct is defined as actions against one’s self or others that cause physical injury, intimidate, harass, threaten, or otherwise interfere with another person’s rightful actions. This includes but is not limited to, verbal abuse, abuse via electronic means ... Read More

Obscene Conduct is defined as conduct or expression that is lewd or indecent that is not constitutionally protected speech. Read More

The Office of Student Activities offers advertising and posting resources to recognized student organizations. Advertising and posting guidelines are established to aid in the distribution of information throughout campus. Advertising and Postings that violate these guidelines may result in the removal of the violat... Read More

All outdoor spaces are available to students for expressive activities subject to the conditions established by this policy and any other reasonable time, place and manner restrictions as might be deemed necessary by the University. Such use of outdoor areas should be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance, if po... Read More

University communication and computing resources are intended to support the educational, research and public service missions of the University. All acceptable use of these resources must be in accordance with the University Honor Code, with the policies outlined in this Student Handbook as well as with relevant... Read More

Harassment is a form of discrimination in which unwelcome verbal, written, or physical conduct is directed toward an individual on the basis of his or her protected characteristics or statuses (race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, poli... Read More

Title IX Sexual Harassment is conduct on the basis of sex that satisfies one or more of the following: … Hostile Environment is unwelcome conduct determined by a reasonable person to be so severe, pervasive, and objectively offensive that is effectively denies a person equal access to CNU’s education pro... Read More

Free inquiry, expression, and assembly are guaranteed to all students. This expression is subject to the limitations of this document and other University regulations and policies, which are consistent with the provisions of the Constitutions and laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States of America. Read More