Newport News, VA · Greek Life, Alive

Christopher Newport University.

Where top houses live at Christopher Newport University. Explore active fraternities and sororities, governing councils, campus landmarks, and community traditions.

Campus buildings at Christopher Newport University in Newport News
Christopher Newport University · photographed February 2013

Greek life, alive.
Where top houses live.

Tony Alter · image source · CC BY 2.0 · photographed 2013
Campus Community & Traditions

A deferred start gives students time to settle into CNU.

CNU says its deferred recruitment model asks students to earn 12 credits before joining a social fraternity or sorority. Council processes, eligibility, and schedules still differ.

Official sources · verified Oct 2026

First-year students begin in spring

CNU says new first-year students are first eligible during their second semester after earning 12 credits; transfer students are immediately eligible under the university’s published guidance.

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Prepare before recruitment

CNU lists an Academic Release form and hazing-prevention training for interested students. Each council has a minimum GPA requirement, and costs vary by chapter.

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Meet people before choosing

CNU encourages students to attend FSL information sessions and council or chapter events to learn about organizations and the process.

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Campus Life & Traditions

Around the Greek community.

Alpha Sigma Alpha members at Christopher Newport University supporting a Special Olympics soccer event

Alpha Sigma Alpha and Special Olympics soccer · photographed September 27, 2014

c w · CC BY 2.0Chapter community-service event with Special Olympics soccer at CNU; historical image, not a current recruitment or event listing
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The Houses

Active chapters on campus.

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The directory is taking shape.

Chapter records have not been connected here yet. Check the university’s information for its current organizations.

Governing Councils

Councils & Recruitment.

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Council information is still being connected.

The university’s official information is the best starting point for current pathways.

Directly verified against official university directories and Greek council rosters.

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Directory record verified October 11, 2026.