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At Chowan, you will be encouraged, inspired, and empowered to do your best. To be your best. To take what you have been given, and make the most of what can be.

You will be ready to tackle problems, collaborate, & communicate with confidence. Whatever opportunities life brings your way, you’ll work like a pro and find your place to shine.

About Chowan

Academics
700 students

86% live on campus
40% female + 60% male

Academics
10 core life skills

complement robust academic
programs to holistically
prepare students for life

Academics
60 academic programs

16 honor societies
16:1 student to faculty ratio
16 average class size

Academics
21 D-II Teams

Competing in Conference Carolina & one in the Gulf South

Academics
100% students

receive financial aid. Average yearly award of $27,580 inclusive of self-help aid

The world around us is always changing—including what employers expect from today’s college graduates. Excellence in a field of study is still essential, but it’s the integration of future-proof skills that will set our graduates apart for career success.

Chowan President Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas shakes hands with Fork Union Military Academy President CAPT Mark E. Black.
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Chowan University Signs Agreement with Fork Union Military Academy 

Chowan University’s “Plans to Prosper” initiative—focused on preparing students for lifelong success by intentionally fostering life skills, personal growth, and academic excellence—aligns closely with the values of Fork Union Military Academy (FUMA), a premier Christian military boarding school for young men. Recognized as one of the top military academies in the country, FUMA shares Chowan’s.

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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas addresses everyone in attendance after being invested as Chowan’s President.
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Chowan University Inaugurates First Female and Twenty-Fourth President, Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas

Dr. Thomas was formally invested as the 24th and first female President of Chowan University at 2:22 on Friday, October 18, 2024 by Mrs. Austine Evans, Chair of the Board of Trustees. “This investiture serves as a formal and public trust from all those who hold Chowan close to their hearts. It is the commitment.

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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, Chowan President presents A. Hope William, NCICU President with a $25,000 donation to NCICU for Hurricane Helene Relief given in honor of herself and Chowan University.
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Anonymous Donor Gives $25,000 to Hurricane Helene Relief to NCICU in Honor of Chowan University

In a powerful show of generosity and community support, an anonymous donor gifted $25,000 to aid in Hurricane Helene relief efforts, benefiting North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities (NCICU). The contribution was made in honor of the Inauguration of Dr. Rosemary Thomas and Chowan University, recognizing her as the first female President of the institutions,.

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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas, President
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Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas Honored as 2024 Wonder Woman by West Virginia Living Magazine

Chowan University has their very own extraordinary hero. Dr. Rosemary M. Thomas is honored by West Virginia Living Magazine in the annual Wonder Women 2024 edition recognizing “amazing women who are raising the bar in their communities, serving as beacons of light in their industries, and forcing change for the greater good” (WV Living Magazine). .

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Chowan University Athletics Recognized as Best College Athletic Program

Congratulations Hawks! Chowan University’s Athletic Program received over 30,000 votes becoming best in the area honored in a contest by the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald. “What an honor to be named the Best College Athletic Program by the Roanoke-Chowan News Herald,” said Patrick Mashuda, Associate Vice President for Athletics and Compliance. “The Roanoke-Chowan News Herald has.

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Chowan University Named Top 20 Christian Universities

Chowan University is honored by Education Insider magazine as one of the Top 20 Christian Colleges for 2024. This prestigious recognition showcases Chowan’s foundation, firm and unfailing, cemented with communication, self-care and wellness, coachability, spiritual maturity, problem solving, financial literacy, collaboration, technical competency, and professionalism, the life skills so necessary in preparing students for career.

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More News

Athletics
Junior Smith and Harry Baker Earn D2CCA Southeast All-Region Honors

MURFREESBORO, N.C. – Junior Smith from the Chowan men’s soccer team was named to the 2024 D2CCA..

Athletics
Junior Smith and Robbie Deighan Lead Chowan with Major Honors in 2024 Conference Carolinas Men’s Soccer Awards

GREENVILLE, S.C. – The Conference Carolinas and Men’s Soccer Coaches announced the 2024 All-Conference and..



Chowan is a Life Skills University

Career Driven
With majors in today’s highest-demand fields, we’re positioning students for a dynamic job market.
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collaboration
Innovative Learning
A non-traditional innovative learning schedule allows students to concentrate on just two classes at a time for seven-week sessions.
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Life Skills
Throughout all coursework and across the college experience, we’ve integrated future-proof skills development that prepares students for the demands of career and life
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Faith
The entire student experience at Chowan is built on a strong spiritual foundation, connecting a relationship with God to life in the real world.

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Affordable
We believe everyone deserves access to a college education, and that’s why 100% of our students receive some type of financial aid.
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