2006-2007

THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS BY FRESHMEN

Housing Deposit: $ 100 Mandatory Deposit – Deposit must be submitted along with Contract Acceptance form to receive a room assignment on campus.  The $100 will be applied against the Housing cost for the first semester the student is applying for.  Deposits are non-refundable unless the University is unable to house the student or their admission has been denied.

Room & Board Fees: $4,050.00/semester ($ 2,750 Room & $ 1,300 Board)

Residence Halls: Freshmen are typically assigned rooms in Santoro Hall, York River Hall or Potomac River Hall

Room includes:

• Free basic cable
• Free Internet access
• Free local telephone service with digital phone that includes caller ID, voice mail and call waiting
• Free utilities including air conditioning which is individually controlled in each room
• Free use of a Microfridge unit which has a built-in microwave, freezer and refrigerator
• Key card access
• Bed, desk and desk chair for each student, dresser and/or wardrobe
• 80” x 36” extra long mattress

Board includes choice of one of the following:

19-Meal Plan Cost Per Semester: $1,300 (includes $30 in Dining Points* & 3 Meal Exchanges**)

This plan features breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday-Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday at The Commons dining facility or Regatta’s dining facility, which serves lunch Monday-Friday, and dinner Monday-Thursday. Ideal for those students who plan to spend most of their time on campus. Recommended for freshmen and those with hearty appetites.

14-Meal Plan Cost Per Semester: $1,300 (includes $90 in Dining Points* & 2 Meal Exchanges**)

This plan provides for any 14 meals (of the total 19 weekly) at The Commons & Regatta’s dining facilities. Available to all students.

*Dining Points may be used at any CNU dining facility (Discovery Café, Captain’s,The Commons or Regatta’s) and can be applied to food purchases only. Dining points are allocated on a per semester basis.

**Meal Exchanges, allocated on a per week basis, enable a participant to exchange meals at another campus location than the designated residential dining facility.

Flex Points:  Can be purchased at Orientation sessions or at any time during the year at the Cashier’s office. Anyone can purchase any amount of flex points to be placed on their Captain’s Card. Flex Points entitle participants the ability to purchase goods and services from the following locations on campus: Bookstore, All Dining Facilities, Vending machines, Copiers, Washer/Dryer facilities, Health and Wellness Services, CNU Village Restaurants, and Parking Services. 

Residence Hall Amenities:

• Fitness Room in Santoro Hall
• Computer Labs in York River Hall and Santoro Hall
• Flex/coin operated washers/dryers in each building
• Large screen TV and study lounges throughout the halls
• Central information desks
• Smoke-free halls
• Recreational, social and informational programs regularly offered
• Evening security station
• Athletic facilities within walking distance
• The Commons dining facility is located beside Santoro Hall and Regatta’s dining facility is located in the Student Union close by York River Hall  and Potomac River Hall
• Caring staff who are readily available to provide residence hall living and academic support