Christopher Newport University Budget Presentation and Public Comment Session
Mar 31, 2026 3:00 PM
Christopher Newport University Board of Visitors will receive public comments on the proposed tuition and fee ranges for the 2026-27 academic year. Christopher Newport’s public comment hearing will be held on Tuesday, March 31 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Trible Library Theater and will begin with an informational overview of the operating budget, how tuition and fees are set, and key factors influencing tuition and fees this year. The budget, and Christopher Newport's general fund allocation in particular, plays a key role in the Board of Visitors' ability to set tuition and fees. Therefore, the final decision on tuition and fee levels is contingent on the state’s final budget. For those interested in participating in the public comment opportunity: Speakers must register on a first-come, first-served basis prior to the beginning of the public comment period. Speakers will be asked to identify their affiliation with or relationship to the university when they sign up. Register at: https://christophernewport.wufoo.com/forms/zei6r5q1wixwg9/ . An opportunity to sign up in-person will be offered from 2:30 – 2:55 p.m. Following the informational overview, the public comment period shall remain available for 45 minutes, or until all registered speakers have provided their comments. Each speaker is permitted a single presentation of at most three (3) minutes to offer comments and shall limit their comments to the proposal to increase tuition and/or fees. This time may be shortened based on the number of individuals signed up to speak in the time available. Speakers wishing to have their comments entered into the public record must bring a printed copy of their remarks. In lieu of oral comments, written comments will also be accepted through Friday, March 27. To enter written comments online, please visit: or mail to: Kenneth Kidd, Clerk of the Board of Visitors, Christopher Newport University, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, Virginia 23606
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Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities, such as sign language interpreters and/or real-time captioning services, are available upon request. Please send accommodation requests to the meeting contact as early as possible but no later than seven business days before the date of the meeting.