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Incoming Freshman

Ready to receive a top-ranked, Christian education and join a vibrant campus community in Virginia Beach, VA? At Regent, we’ve designed our undergraduate programs to prepare you for a life of significant service. With a wide array of degree programs spanning from business to psychology, cybersecurity, film production, and much more, we can help ensure you find your passion and purpose. Plus, with numerous scholarship and financial aid options available, we’re committed to making your education accessible and affordable. The world is waiting for an influence like yours, and at Regent, we’re ready to empower you for that calling.

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Received An "A+" Campus Rating Niche, 2023

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Up to $2,000 tuition grant for eligible transfer students from the Virginia Community College System

Best College in Virginia Best Value Schools, 2021

Safest College Campus in Virginia Your Local Security, 2021

21:1

Student-to Faculty Ratio

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Among the Top 50 Best Christian Colleges in America Niche, 2023

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College Preview Weekend

Join us October 24-26, 2024, for an unforgettable three-day experience for high school juniors and seniors and their families! This event features sessions, tours, food trucks, campus activities and a featured artist in concert! See for yourself what life is like as a Regent student.

“For anyone interested in developing the analytical skills required to make sense of complicated ideas, I encourage you to give Regent's Honors College a look. The relationships, skills and knowledge you'll gain through the discussion-based classes, and engaging assignments will benefit you in the years to come.”

Abigail Lindner, College of Arts & Sciences, 2022

“Regent gave me the skills I needed and prepared me for the work I’m doing now.”

Stryker Watts, B.S. in Business - Marketing, 2013 Senior Manager, Deposit & Regional Marketing, First Republic Bank

“Honors College classes are much more focused on discussion and working with others to solve a problem. My experience was different from school: Instead of reading other peoples' data and writing a report on it, you're forming your own data and then reporting that.”

Allison Hodgkins, College of Arts & Sciences, 2022

“Proverbs 27:17 states, 'Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.' That's been my Regent experience academically and relationally. I am grateful to have grown together with such amazing people.”

Christian Ellis, B.S. in Business, 2018; M.A. in Organizational Leadership, 2020 Executive Assistant to the Executive Vice President, Regent University

“I'm grateful to Regent for developing my leadership skills, which are an essential component to the technical knowledge needed for a career in my field.”

Maximiliano Gigli, B.S. in Cybersecurity, 2020 Administrative Business Partner, Google

Regent Events

Upcoming Events

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Anglican Daily Prayer - Morning Prayer Chapel/Spiritual Life

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University Chapel Chapel/Spiritual Life

Nov20

International Education Week Student Activities

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Anglican Daily Prayer - Evening Prayer Chapel/Spiritual Life

Nov21

Anglican Daily Prayer - Morning Prayer Chapel/Spiritual Life

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Intercessory Prayer Chapel/Spiritual Life

Regent News

What’s New

October 1, 2024

Regent University Joins Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Oct. 1, 2024) – The Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, Inc. (CICV) is pleased to announce that Regent University has officially become its newest member, confirmed through a resolution of the …

September 24, 2024

U.S. News & World Report Names Regent University a "Best National University" for the Sixth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 24, 2024) – Regent University has once again been named a "Best National University" by U.S. News and World Report on its 2025 Best Colleges Rankings, which assessed …

September 23, 2024

Regent University Announces $50M Campus Expansion

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 23, 2024) – Regent University is launching Royals Rise: The Campaign for Regent – a $50 million capital campaign to build a 31-acre sports complex, including an athletic & fitness center, NCAA basketball and …

September 20, 2024

Regent University Named “Great College to Work For®” for the Sixteenth Year

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 20, 2024) – For the 16th time, Regent University is being recognized as a Great College to Work For ®, receiving top-tier “Honor Roll” status in nine of the 10 categories for 2024 …

September 9, 2024

Regent University Cybersecurity Degree Program Earns Prestigious ABET Accreditation

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 9, 2024) – Regent University’s Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET—originally called the Accreditation Board …

September 9, 2024

What Is a First-Generation College Student?

What Is a First-Generation College Student? If you mingle around campus talking to the students there, you’ll probably find that many are considered first-generation college students. A first-generation college student is the first in their immediate …

September 3, 2024

College Consensus Ranks Regent’s Online Doctorates in the Nation’s Top 10

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Sept. 3, 2024) – College Consensus ranks Regent University as the nation’s #8 Best Online Doctorate in Leadership Programs 2025. “We are thrilled to receive national recognition for the …

August 19, 2024

J.D. Honors Path

Law Honors Path Not only were you born to be a lawyer, but you were also born to be a great one. Start your law career by going beyond with the Juris Doctor (J.D.) Honors Program. In addition to the top-tier coursework found in our standard J.D. program, Regent’s J.D. Honors …

August 15, 2024

Regent Freshmen Pack 57,000 Meals for Disaster Relief

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 15, 2024) – Regent University’s incoming class of freshmen yielded the largest emergency meal packing event in Operation Blessing history. This record-breaking feat was accomplished largely due to Regent welcoming …

August 14, 2024

Regent University Welcomes Record-Breaking Freshman Class

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 14, 2024) – The freshman class entering Regent University this fall is the largest in the university’s history. Over 500 new freshmen will begin classes on-campus on August 19—the largest freshman …

August 8, 2024

Regent University Welcomes 21 New Faculty in Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 8, 2024) – Regent University is pleased to welcome 21 new faculty members from a wide variety of disciplines and backgrounds for the coming academic year. “I’m delighted to welcome these accomplished educators …

August 6, 2024

Regent Introduces New Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science for Fall 2024

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Aug. 6, 2024) – Regent University is adding a new Bachelor of Education in Secondary Science (Biology) to its fall 2024 curriculum of the College of Arts and Sciences that positions graduates for a …

August 5, 2024

Early Action vs. Early Decision: Which Is Better?

The college decision-making process can feel complicated and overwhelming. With what seems like an innumerable number of colleges to choose from, many ambitious high school seniors look for options to get an early start on their journey. The two …

July 29, 2024

Regent Law Rated Top 10 Nationally for Teaching Quality and Professor Accessibility

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 29, 2024) – The Princeton Review’s “Best Law Schools for 2024” placed Regent Law among the nation’s top law schools for academic experience, quality of teaching, and professor …

July 18, 2024

The Princeton Review Ranks Regent Among Top 50 Online MBA Programs

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (July 18, 2024) – Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership is celebrating its fourth consecutive ranking on The Princeton Review’s 2024 Top 50 Online MBA Programs list—landing in the No …