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College Preview Weekend

College Preview Weekend

October 24-26, 2024 | 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Complete Your College Visits with an Unforgettable Experience!

College Preview Weekend is an unforgettable three-day experience for you and your family. While many colleges and universities host events on Admitted Students Day, Regent's College Preview Weekend is an exceptional opportunity for parents and students to complete their college visit checklist. Discover Regent’s stunning 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach and see for yourself what life is like as a college student at Regent.

During College Preview Weekend, you will have the chance to connect with faculty and staff about various topics, including financial aid, study abroad, and more. Students will have personalized sessions to connect with peers and experience campus life, while parents will attend sessions tailored to support them during their student's transition to college life at Regent. With Q&A sessions, forums, activities, and live performances, both parents and students will gain insight into America's Premier Christian University. 

Check out the Sample Guide below for a preview of what to expect. Please note that the schedule may change, but CPW participants can anticipate similar sessions.

Regent University Honors College: College Preview Weekend includes an honors track.

Your College Preview Weekend Honors Track:

  • Compete for our most prestigious scholarships through faculty interviews.
  • Attend classes, meet professors and make connections.  
  • Experience student-led UnChapel.  
  • Participate in focused seminars to get answers to your most pressing questions.  
  • Dine at The Ordinary and refuel at 77 Coffeehouse.  

As an Honors applicant, your College Preview Weekend registration fee is waived ($50 value). You’ll receive materials, admittance into all sessions and student meal tickets at no cost to you. Simply confirm that you’ll be joining us by completing your Honors registration now.  

interested in the Honors College but Still Need to Apply? 

*Students must submit their Honors College application by March 1st and be accepted into Regent University before competing in Honors Bound.

Interested in a non-Honors Track for the weekend?

We’re excited to have you join us on our beautiful campus in Virginia Beach for our next College Preview Weekend! You can expect fun opportunities to explore Hampton Roads, experience classes and activities with real professors and students, Q&A sessions with financial aid, and more!

Click below to check out the College Preview Weekend Guide and sample schedule.

Click HERE to view our live College Preview Weekend Guide and detailed schedule.

Thursday, October 6, 2022
3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Check-in & CPW 101 Sessions
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Academic & Student Services Fair
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.UnChapel

Friday, October 7, 2022
5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.ROTC Enhanced Physical Training
8:00 am – 8:30 a.m.Late Arrival Check-in
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Welcome & Admissions Session
10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m.Student Resources Panel
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Family Information Sessions
12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.Family Information Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.– Parent Sessions
– Student Sessions
4:45 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.Dinner
7:00 p.m.We Are Messengers Concert (Doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Saturday, October 8, 2022
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Honors Competition
  • For Invited Honors College Applicants Only
  • Please note that business-formal attire is required on Saturday

8:00 a.m. – Check In
Time TBD – Faculty Interviews | Timed Essay

Interested in The Honors College but still need to apply? Learn more

College Preview Weekend Registration:WAIVED
General Admission Concert Tickets:$10
Preferred Seating Concert Tickets:$30
VIP Meet-And-Greet Concert Tickets:$50

MEALS

All meals will be provided for registered students. Any additional meals or snacks are the responsibility of the registered student and guest(s). Please see our FAQs for more information.

DINING

Regent offers several dining and beverage options:

  • The Ordinary Cafe is a quaint dining establishment located in the Dede Robertson Student Center offering fresh food made from scratch. The cafe uses a counter service model. Orders can also be placed online. The dining area offers two-level indoor seating and outdoor seating. 
  • 77 Coffeehouse, also located in the Dede Robertson Student Center, is a locally owned coffee shop offering a broad selection of handcrafted beverages, including coffee, espresso, teas, smoothies, and cocoas. They also offer sodas, bottled waters, juices, a limited pastry selection, and other treats. The coffeehouse uses a counter service model. Orders can also be placed online. Seating is available in the adjoining Student Lounge.
  • Swan Terrace, located in The Founders Inn on the same grounds as Regent and CBN, is an American grill house featuring choice steaks, fresh seafood, and locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations are not required but recommended, particularly during peak hours and in conjunction with Regent events and conferences.
    Book a table/view menu.

Additionally, local food truck vendors will be on campus for walk-up food and beverage service. Plus, Virginia Beach’s surrounding coastal community and neighboring downtown cities offer a thriving culinary scene with celebrated local chefs.

The beautiful Founders Inn and Spa, conveniently located adjacent to the Regent University campus, offers first-class guest accommodations. The resort features captivating Grand Georgian architecture. Renowned art and antiques adorn the property, including noteworthy period furnishings. You will experience the intimate hospitality of a country inn and these outstanding amenities:

Founders Inn on the Regent University campus in Virginia Beach: The hotel provides a great option for stay during college preview weekend.

Fitness Center – New, updated equipment and spacious facilities.

Indoor Pool – ADA-compliant heated saltwater indoor pool and hot tub.

Bark Park – Fenced-in dog area with plenty of space to run.

The Flowering Almond Spa – With rejuvenating full-spa services, including massage, skincare, and nail care.

To book your reservation, call 757.424.5511 and request a special College Preview Weekend discount rate.

You are also welcome to book your stay at other preferred locations near campus. Look for discount details coming soon!

A family at Regent, a university in Virginia Beach that hosts college preview days.

Thank you for supporting your future world changers! We know you are invested in your student’s success and so we’ve planned this weekend with you in mind too.

You’ll be part of family-focused seminars on topics from financial aid and registration to helping your son or daughter transition well. And we would love for you to be part of a special time of prayer for you and your entire family as you walk through this exciting next step together.

DIRECTIONS

FROM INTERSTATE 64 (EAST OR WEST)

Street Address: 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464

To assist you in your travels, please follow Google Maps for general directions to campus. As you exit the interstate at Indian River Road, the instructions below will guide you to our campus:

Take exit 286B from Interstate 64 at Indian River Road. The right-hand lane immediately merges into Regent University Drive, just before the entrance to The Founders Inn and Spa (which also offers access to the Regent campus). 

Event Parking

College Preview Weekend check-in will be on Thursday, April 7th from 3:00 – 9:00 pm in the Library Lobby. The instructions below will guide you to Regent University’s free event parking:

  1. Take exit 286B from Interstate 64 at Indian River Road. The far right-hand lane immediately merges into Regent University Drive. Do NOT take this road.
  2. Continue on Indian River Road for approximately 0.3 miles. At the first stop light, on the right, is the entrance to The Founders Inn and Spa. You will stay on Indian River Road, continuing past this entrance.
  3. Continue on Indian River Road .3 miles to the second light. Turn right onto Centerville Turnpike.
  4. Continue on Centerville Turnpike approximately .3 miles to the first light. Turn right onto CBN Center Drive, where you will immediately see a guard station.
  5. Continue on CBN Center Drive a very short distance, passing the guard station on your left. At the stop sign immediately beyond the guard station, turn left into Visitor Parking (Lot “L” on the campus map).
  6. Additional event signage will guide you to your final destination.

OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS

Regent is easily accessible from both the Norfolk International Airport and the Greyhound Bus Terminal, both just 15 minutes away.

If traveling to Virginia Beach by air, you may take advantage of Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which offers convenient connections to most major U.S. airports. You may also choose to fly into Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, located just 35 miles from campus.

MEALS

All meals will be provided for registered students. Meals include:
Thursday: Dinner*
Friday: Breakfast, Lunch* and Dinner*
Saturday: Breakfast

Any additional meals or snacks are the responsibility of the registered student and guest(s).

*Food trucks will be available as well as The Ordinary Cafe during these meal times. All guests are welcome to purchase meals at the dining locations listed above.”

ATTIRE

  • The general attire for College Preview Weekend is casual. However, for the Honors Track on Saturday, March 25, please dress business professional.
  • Wear your comfortable walking shoes.

TRANSPORTATION & ACCOMMODATIONS

  • Transportation and accommodations are the responsibility of the registered student and their guest(s).
  • For lodging, the Founders Inn and Spa is the preferred and recommended hotel as it is adjacent to Regent University and within walking distance to the entire campus. Use promotion code: REGSTU.
  • For a list of other area hotels located within 10-15 minutes of campus, please check out the links below.

https://webdev.regent.edu/student-life/student-housing/area-hotels/

https://www.visitchesapeake.com/hotels/greenbrier-hotels/

QUESTIONS:

For event-specific questions, please email eventinfo@regent.edu.

For more information, please call 888.718.1222 or email us at eventinfo@regent.edu.