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Skip to main content For COVID-19 Notifications: Visit chowan.edu/covid19notifications x ☰ About Mission & Goals Office of the President Request More Information See the Campus Academics Academic Outreach Academic Programs Academic Resources Majors & Minors School of Arts & Sciences School of Business & Design School of Education & Professional Studies School of Graduate Studies The Honors College Chowan Fellows Program Admissions School of Graduate Studies Apply Accepted Students Admissions Checklist Admissions Forms Adult Degree Program Financial Aid Schedule Your Visit Campus Life Campus Ministry Career Services Counseling Services Public Safety Residence Life Safe Reopening Student Life Connect ALUMNI ARTS ATHLETICS GIVE NEWS & EVENTS RESOURCES Search form ALUMNI APPLY ARTS ATHLETICS GIVE NEWS & EVENTS RESOURCES VISIT REOPENING CARES ACT Search form About Academics Admissions Campus Life Connect About Chowan Mission & Goals Office of the President Request More Information See the Campus Academics Home Academic Outreach Academic Programs Academic Resources Majors & Minors School of Arts & Sciences School of Business & Design School of Education & Professional Studies School of Graduate Studies The Honors College Chowan Fellows Program Admissions Home School of Graduate Studies Apply Accepted Students Admissions Checklist Admissions Forms Adult Degree Program Financial Aid Schedule Your Visit Campus Life Home Campus Ministry Career Services Counseling Services Public Safety Residence Life Safe Reopening Student Life Congratulations to the Classes of 2020 and 2021 The 2020 in-person 161st Commencement took place at 10 am on Saturday, May 8th. The 2021 in-person 162nd Commencement took place at 10 am on Sunday, May 9th. Programs and recorded live streams can be found on the respective link below. 2020 Graduation Infomation 2021 Graduation Information Day of Giving Chowan Gives inaugural Day of Giving was April 21st. In the 24 hours for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to show their pride and support their passion for Chowan $151,454 was raised by 545 donors in 638 gifts. We are immensely grateful for the continued support of faith in the future of Chowan University! Giving Day Website Visit Chowan University on May 22 Join other prospective students and their families on Saturday, May 22 to see first-hand what makes Chowan University so great! You'll tour campus, see a residence hall, meet a professor in your major, and even have lunch in the dining hall. Learn More & Register Choose Chowan At Chowan, your application for admissions is also your application for scholarships. Apply online today! During these challenging times, we want to ensure that all qualified applicants have the opportunity to be considered for admission. In response to SAT and ACT testing sites closing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chowan University will waive test requirements for Fall 2021 admission consideration. Apply Take a Virtual Tour Plans for Fall 2021 Chowan University announced that it is planning for a return to primarily in-person instruction for fall 2021, enabling prospective and current students and their families to know our target in advance amid the uncertainties of the pandemic. Last fall, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a tuition and fee proposal that does not increase undergraduate tuition for the 2021-2022 school year. The University continues to take steps to support its students during the coronavirus pandemic. Fall 2021 In-Person Classes No Tuition Increase Apply to Chowan Visit About Chowan News & Events Our Difference Undergraduate Program Earn a Bachelor's degree as a traditional student in a supportive atmosphere with faculty who provide a liberal arts education that challenges the whole student. The Graduate School Earn a Master of Education (MEd), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), or Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MOL) from Chowan University. Adult Degree Completion Complete your Bachelor's degree in Social Science as an adult with a family, work, and other responsibilities through classes offered online and in the evenings. May 22 is CU Preview Day CU Preview Day is an excellent way for prospective students and their families to learn more about joining the Chowan University family! During this event, you'll have the opportunity to hear from current students, learn about life on campus, get information about athletics, and have the admissions staff answer any questions. We hope to CU there! Click here to learn more and register! Why You Should Attend Chowan University 70+ Undergraduate Programs 55+ Clubs & Organizations 20 NCAA D-II Athletic Teams 1,100+ Students enrolled News Chowan’s First Ever Giving Day Shatters Expectations Raising $151,454 Chowan University Student Awards Day 2021 Chowan Honors 2020- 2021 Outstanding Students Chowan Celebrates Dr. Gregory S. Taylor and Latest Work, Central Prison View All News Events May 30, 2021 to May 31, 2021 University Closed in Observance of the Memorial Day Holiday June 19, 2021 SOAR July 4, 2021 to July 5, 2021 University Closed in Observance of the Independence Holiday View All Events Values Based Education Chowan University, grounded in its Christian faith, transforms the lives of students of promise and is known for having "faith in your future." Strength Through Diversity We enroll students from over 31 states and 24 countries. Our professors teach in a classroom with an average size of eighteen. CU Hawks Athletics Chowan University offers students the opportunity to compete and earn scholarships in 20 NCAA Division II sports and cheerleading. Experience Chowan University Apply for Admission Schedule Your Visit Campus Life See our Campus Faith in your Future Chowan University is known for having “faith in your future.” Much more than a tagline, our mission is to provide an education that transforms ordinary students into extraordinary graduates. We do this in good faith, trusting God in the person of Jesus Christ, with optimism for each student’s success. Our faculty come to Chowan to teach, advise, and engage students in the classroom, on the fields and courts of competition, and throughout extra-curricular activities. Faith in action underscores all that we do. It is not enough to teach students how or what to think; we teach students how to live with honor and conscience using their head, heart, and hands. 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