I was advised to sit on this review before posting it but even after waiting I'm still disappointed with the level of service I received from the Welcome Center and Michael K. Hendricks at Regent. Without going into too much detail have you ever had the feeling that someone just doesn't want to help you. That was exactly the vibe I got. I was trying to assist someone with a relatively minor issue but instead of providing clear guidance I was met with vague responses like We can't help with that or Let me reach out to someone who might be able to assist. Eventually they brought in Mr. Hendricks but unfortunately he was no help either. I couldn't tell if he genuinely didn't know how to assist or simply didn't want to. His suggestion was to have the person in question contact him directly, which we did one min later. The person called multiple times, left messages on both his business line and mobile, and even followed up via email. No response!!! The lack of follow through and willingness to assist was extremely frustrating and left a very poor impression. Please don't advise to be a military friendly school if you are going to treat people like this. Help fix the issue not make it worse or give us a run around, do better!! read more

I waited to post this review, as I did experience tons of positive interactions with the University professors. My consistent issue was with the Business office each semester. I later was told by university staff (in 2024) that there were only two people working in the business office. The lack of man power accounted for the long or non-existent communication times. However, the business office is not why I am writing this review. As of 02/27/2026, I am 4 credits away from graduating from Regent University. I was originally scheduled to graduate last summer. This is my second master's degree, so I am paying the majority of my tuition out of pocket. Up until February 2025, that was not a problem. I am self-employed, and in February 2025 I had to make two trips back home as my father was diagnosed with cancer and quickly passed away, causing me to miss working half of the month of February. I believe my GPA is around 3.78 and the semester my father passed I still received over a 3.5 GPA. I fell behind on most of my bills due to being off work and having extra travelling expenses on two occasions in less than 30 days. I applied for scholarships and all to no avail. Since I was so close to graduating, I was told by either the financial aid office or the business office to reach out to the head of my department to see if they had any additional departmental funds that could assist with my overdue balance, which was under$1500. I sent an email and heard nothing for a couple of months, after a follow-up email I was told to submit a scholarship application (although the date for the scholarships had passed) so that they could have basic information and demographics to try to find a donor, alumni, or any other scholarship or grant that they could find to assist me. I submitted the application and sent an email informing my contact that it was submitted in August 2025. As of 2/27/2026, I have heard absolutely nothing, and my balance has been submitted to collections. As a student in good standing, who is already working and excelling in the industry in which I was obtaining my degree in, and only 4 credits away; I expected some form of communication, even if it wasn't favorable communication. It saddens me that I got so close to graduating and after asking for assistance (something I don't do personally), I was ignored and treated as a stranger, not a student who never had issues paying my tuition for two consecutive years. This situation has added sadness to an already devastating time. It really is unfortunate added to the frustration of dealing with the understaffed business office during my time as a student. These experiences have left a very sour taste in my mouth for a University I once loved and spoke pretty highly about. read more

So disappointing. Waste of money. Parking was a 20 min walk. Minimum 1 hour line for each ride or to get refreshments. Overwhelmingly overcrowded, kids asked to go home read more

Regent is an amazing university, that I recommend to anyone that will listen. I love my instructors and the interaction between my peers. My low rating as others have stated is not with the academic side, it is the long wait times and poor communication with the business office. I have been on hold collectively today for over two hours, and still on hold waiting to speak with some. If they could fix this issue, this would be the perfect academic experience. read more

Consistently having difficulty reaching assistance. Being a full time online student is a challenge in itself. Having to wait long times on the phone and even getting calling backs or leaving voicemails is an issue that I've been having. This adds frustration especially being out of state with different time zones. Additional assistance/personnel is needed in this area and also consideration for the time zones of online students. This problem has been leading me to look at other schools. See attached pic. Wait times vary from 15 mins to over an hour. Have left voicemails and textes to return calls but this is also a challenge. read more

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Stay away from this university. The Education Professors are sneaky. They allow students to use offsite Canvas classrooms, no longer under control of university, so professors allow students to lock files and control a group project. You will be logging in the offsite location under another student's login name & password. Dishonest for a so-called Christian school. The Univ never legally disclosed that you would be working in a group project on the Graduate Professional level. Stay away, you will holding on the phone line for about 55 mins to speak with anyone. The LMS has no updated working links. read more

If you are thinking about attending Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA or online, please reconsider. They waited until I am 4 classes away to work to hinder me from receiving my MDIV. I put in 3 years of research, reading, studying, writing tons of 12-16 papers and now they are trying to hinder me with lies. What kind of Christian school does that? read more

Incredibly long wait times. I have had good experiences on the actual class side of things, but whenever I have a question for Academic Advising, the Business Office, etc... it takes at least 1-2 weeks before I hear a response. I also attempt to call to speak to someone, but even when I call exactly at 8AM when the offices open, I am placed on hold for at least 20 minutes despite the fact that I am "the first caller in line." This makes it very difficult for online students to get any guidance and clarification. read more

Please hire more staff for your business office! The business office only accepts voicemails and emails. There is rarely a live person available to answer the phone. I was overcharged for a semester, and it took a week to contact the business office. read more

Myself and 6 other ladies went and saw ? Marvin's Room today, Saturday February 25th. It was a cooler and rainy day which was perfect for seeing a play. Marvin's Room had a very good storyline and the actors did a fantastic job. I was drawn into the production, feeling as if I were part of the family. Everyone who was involved did a fabulous job. Each of the 7 of us were very happy we saw this production. Thank you. read more

Decent college but they're VERY slow with helping anything. As an online student, calling is about the only option I have but it takes them a day and a half to pick up the phone at all hours. And the teachers are so wishy washy. Think you got an A on that assignment and checked everything twice? C. Think you're gonna fail a quiz cuz you didn't study? All common sense answers. Back to the main issue, I've been "1st in line" for 17 minutes and I'm still waiting for someone to pick up. Don't believe me? read more

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As a student, I've attended here for the past 3 years. It has been amazing to know how well they support the military in going back to school. I use my post 9/11 GI bill and found it so easy to enroll. The professors here most of the time genuinely care. Back to school during the epidemic has been hard but everybody here seems to abide well with Covid-19 regulations and are wearing masks. The students all had to test negative to go back on campus which gave me a peace of mind. We regularly check in with a screening survey to update our teachers of our health. The campus is a great size. The school does challenge us as scholars and I am happy that I can call my self a regent student. read more

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Don't go to this school. You'll def regret it. And by the time you do you'll be so far in that transferring would be difficult. They lie from the beginning about how soon you'd graduate. They don't help you take courses that are geared to your path and what you want to be and do just what brings them money.. They lie about the scholarships and the availability of them. The disability department doesn't help. And don't let them know your experiencing homelessness/disaster of any kind and need extra help, time, assistance. because trust me they don't care at all. As a Christian based school you'd expect a lot of from them in the area of Nobleness and values, and character. They don't have none of it. I wish I never went to this school, but it's too late. It's cheaper but not better. Think twice.... read more

They don't communicate. Staff not very good at returning calls or emails. They want so much in so little time. They don't give time for financial aid to process they want payments arrangements before hand. Just a terrible school stay away. read more

This review is for the annual Christmas Village they put on in December with the CBN. It was more than I anticipated! You will find the back of the University transformed into a Christmas Village. All staff and vendors are extremely friendly. It is Christian based, free to enter and park, and provides free activities for families and children. Everything is very festive, Christmas lights and decorations everywhere. A live nativity scene, access to the chapel, live singers signing classic Christmas songs. Today they had endless amounts of free cookies and warm apple cider. We loved the chili cookout, the scavenger hunt, kettle corn, small petting zoo area and my toddler especially loved Santa's Cottage where you can sit with Santa and Mrs Claus and take pictures. We enjoyed the free train ride and mini ballon ferris wheel, all the rides and attractions were perfect for small and larger children. They have a gigantic decorated Christmas tree that is so pretty! They also had an antique car show going on and have an ongoing Superbook movie that plays in a heated tent that our kids really enjoyed. There are plenty of porta potties on site. We will definitely be back next year. read more

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Mostly staffed by unaccountable adjunct faculty who will arbitrarily adjust assignment instructions and deadlines at the last minute, do not respond quickly or effectively to inquiries, and grade with astonishing capriciousness. Graduating from Regent with my undergrad and going on to get my Masters from another institution. I will not entertain the idea of associating myself with this university in any capacity whatsoever, ever again. read more

Regent University has a beautiful campus and is in a great location, not too far from the beach & all the good restaurants & shopping in Virginia Beach. They offer a large variety of majors in both undergraduate as well as graduate courses, with numerous online degrees available as well as on campus degrees. Our family has had an excellent experience at this school, and we highly recommend them! read more

The professors care about their students. The academics offer rigor and the tuition is reasonable.

Recently applied to Regent for my PhD in Counseling and Psychological studies. Everything went smoothly until I was promised a telephone interview with a "graduate specialist" on a designated day and time. No one called. I sent my admissions counselor an email stating that the appointment was missed, and we set up a second appointment for the following week at the same day and time. Again, no one called. I sent another email stating that I was no longer interested in a school that could not keep appointments, and someone managed to find the time to respond. I was told that my admissions counselor was ill, but my interview was not with her. My interview was with the graduate specialist, so what did it matter that the admissions counselor was ill? The entire episode was very unprofessional and disappointing. I expected better from a conservative Christian university. Regent, please accept ownership of your mistakes. This level of incompetence is unacceptable. read more

Nothing but good things to say about Regent. The campus is large and well-designed, beautifully landscaped and, perhaps more importantly, safe. I've attended several events around the campus, including an orientation session with the dean and professors of the business school. It's clear that they are not only interested in the education of their students, but their personal growth and development as well. If you have high-school students, you may consider dual-enrolling them in a Regent class (online or on campus) for the reduced rate of $155/credit hour. Doing so allows your student to simultaneously earn both high school and college credits. read more

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Regent university changed my life. I am grateful for the faculty and Christian leadership. The entire process is the best collegiate experience I have experienced anywhere. I am grateful for God's grace in earning my graduate degree from this fine establishment. read more

I applied to Regent University thinking it would be better compared to the regular universities I attended. I was wrong. You get several of the same classes with different names, but with the same work as a credit. I was dismissed due to having a year of Job (deaths in my family, sickness physically and mentally) due to Covid, and no matter how many times I tried to appeal, I was told it was incomplete. Rest assured, once dismissed you are not a profit to them, they don't answer emails and carry a sense of disdain if you speak with them. Don't waste your time if you believe this school is a Christian university. It's just another school looking to put you thousands of dollars in debt. read more

If you decide to drop from a program or quarter for any personal reason, make sure you do it before the cut off. Primarily, two weeks is your deadline. The school will not work with you on a Petition. In fact, they will give you the run around and you will still be responsible for full payment. I was excited about attending, since they claim to be a Christian school. I now have a chance of heart now. Will probably go with a traditional school or research another. read more

I attended this private Christian university online for two semesters. I do not recommend you attend this university unless you are an evangelical Christian. I had to tell the university on my application what religion I was affiliated with. I did not enjoy my classes. The online courses are eight weeks long and they do not condense the course work. It took this university more than three months to review and transfer my credits from another online college I attended. The university charges an expensive technology fee every semester. I found myself having to supplement my education by googling concepts the professors and textbooks did not explain. The tests were not based upon the readings assigned from the textbooks or from Blackboard. I think the people who attend this university because of their religion have been brain washed to a certain degree. You cannot say things that are against the Christian faith in the discussion boards. One of the professors made sure it was reflected in my grade when I did. The school says it incorporates religion into the classes but I do not think it does. The students who work at the university are annoying. If I was not registered for classes during a semester they would call the house several times a day as a reminder. My FAFSA was selected for audit. The process to obtain a transcript of my tax return from the IRS for this university was another headache. One of my professors was a jerk. She caused my grade to plummet because of her miscommunication. The university emails all of its students reviews to complete about the professors. Who knows if they listen. read more

Beautiful campus, Rev Robertson's mansion is visible from campus. The law library and the communications buildings are very impressive. The Ordinary serves good food and my tour guide Craig was a delight. read more

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Despite not working alongside students who were negatively impacted by COVID, this school is very helpful when it comes to pursuing your degree. Before leaving, I completed 63% of my bachelors degree online. read more

Great institution with (mostly) excellent professors who genuinely care about you and your education. Very rigorous academics. Down side on campus is the lack of community and unity. Unlike the prison that is Liberty, chapel is not mandatory and there are no curfews (because we're adults and that's just ridiculous). As another reviewer mentioned, politics and free speech lean one specific way, whether you are a student or professor, if you do not lean their way it really does mean the highway! You will basically be excommunicated from the "holier than thou" circles. I did very well here for undergrad even though I never faked fitting in and still managed to find some normal friends. I chose to not return to Regent for law school due to a contract that must be signed before admittance into grad school which allows them to expel you if you do not live your private life (off campus) as they see fit. Yeah, no thank you on that! read more

This school includes many excellent and supportive professors, however, the school limits your ability to standard practice. The entrance forms ask you if you are a Christian, but they do not for any level of commitment to religion. Such commitment will develop during the learning process as everything is integrated and steered towards one expectation where original thought becomes isolated. Every assignment includes biblically inclined content that ignores those who do not have the ability to fall into such expectations. Their heart is in the right place, still, there is a gray line for those of us who do not conform entirely. And such commitment should sacrifice any interest of study. school includes many excellent and supportive professors, however, the school limits your ability to standard practice. The entrance forms ask you if you are a Christian, but they do not for any level of commitment to religion. Such commitment will develop during the learning process as everything is integrated and steered towards one expectation where original thought becomes isolated. Every assignment includes biblically inclined content that ignores those who do not have the ability to fall into such expectations. Their heart is in the right place, still, there is a gray line for those of us who do not conform entirely. Anyone who wishes to enroll should be aware that your major has nothing to do with this school. You must be willing to mold into what is expected of you. read more

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I've just about to finish earning my Bachelor degree and I have to say that it has been a worthwhile experience overall. The school has some wonderful professors who don't just grade your papers and give a lecture but try to engage the class and are there to listen and help out if you're having any trouble. I really got the feeling that everyone there wanted to see me suceed, from the lady working at the library to my department dean. read more

I don't know what people are talking about Regent being expensive. I paid over $700 per unit for my undergrad at a provate school in California, and I'm paying less than $550 per unit at Regent for grad school! This place is really great as long as you stay away from the "unknown" professors, I mean the part-timers. I would stay away from online classes if you can. Over all, Regent's standards for professors are pretty high so you really get what you pay for. The campus is beyond gorgeous, the graduate apartments are clean, spacious, and best of all, furnished! You can't lose by coming here...I loved my time here, and my husband is enrolling this fall! #Regentfamily :-) read more

Regent University is desperate for money. If you take an online course and are only four days late with a payment, the University will not only fine you, but they will also cancel your admission to Blackboard, their on-line program. I was four business days late. I submitted the payment on line on Monday. On Tuesday, I received a nasty email informing me that they would cancel my connection with Blackboard. I emailed them on that same day and told them that I had submitted the payment. The next day, Wednesday, I received a response to my email from a lady in the business office. She informed me that everything was all right because I had submitted the payment and that I would not be shut out of Blackboard. On Thursday, I tried to enter Blackboard. I had been shut out. I emailed them late on Thursday. On Friday, the woman in the business office emailed me that she had reinstated my admission to Blackboard and that I would be allowed on some time during Friday. (She is the same person who emailed me on Wednesday and told me that I would not be shut out.) I decided that the course of study was just not worth all of the drama of not being allowed on the sight on a whim, even after I had paid the installment, and that I would withdraw, even though I had paid five out of seven payments; further, I decided not to attend the Spring 2020 semester. I sent an email to the lady in the business office informing her of my decision. She told my that I could not withdraw and that I would have to pay the remaining two payments, which include late fines. Was she kidding? I was just taking the master's degree for my own edification (I have five college degrees, including a doctorate; one of my master's degrees is from Regent- when they truly educated their students during a fifteen week semester.) I began attending in Spring, 2019 semester for this master's degree and received an "A". Even though my grades this semester average an "A", the University's greed has turned me off.I would rather let them have the five payments as a sunk cost than continue with their foolishness. If you want to attend a University that has a regular fifteen week term, do not go to Regent. If you want to attend a University that is not greedy and does not double punish you with a fine and a shut out of your admission to their on-line program, do not go to Regent. If you want to go to a truly Christian university, do not go to Regent University. read more

For a Christian university, this place is really nice. I transferred from TCC to Regent last year to pursue their undergrad CTV program. Unlike most students here, I am already in a career, and I live off campus with my wife. The CTV program doesnt really cater to working professionals, as all of the classes are on campus only, and most conflict with the normal 9-5 working schedule. To adapt, I had to switch to 3rd shift at work (11pm-7am) so that I can attend my classes and remain a full time student. The architecture is like a smaller version of William & Marry, mimicking post-colonial brick architecture. The buildings are HUGE on the inside! The Communications building features 2 movie theater style screening rooms, 2 theater stages, a professional sound mixing room, a sound booth, a full size TV studio, a TV control room, several sound stages, a prop and set building shop, dressing rooms, green rooms, editing bays, and they are currently adding a green-screen room for special effects; this is all combined into a 3 story building with a basement, and littered with class rooms all over. The dorms at Regent are amazing. They are legit apartments complete with kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. The internet on campus is the only thing I dont like about this school; its extremely slow! The library is also very impressive. Its 3 stories tall will wall to wall books. read more

Choosing to attend Regent University was one of the best decisions of my life! The close-knit Christ-centered community on campus is like nothing I've ever experienced. Regent is small enough that its easy to get to know almost everyone on campus. The students and faculty here are far nicer and more personable than anywhere else I've been before. I also really appreciate that all the classes are taught from a Bible Worldview. Regent is one of the only colleges in America that is solidly conservative (both theologically and politically) and yet not overly legalist or political. Regent is also far less strict than most other conservative Christian Colleges. However, the vast majority of students at Regent are genuine Christians and it is evident in the way they act. There are (surprisingly) very few students that regularly use drugs, alcohol or even profanity. It is obvious that almost everyone at Regent chose to go there because they wanted a Christ-centered education. read more

After visiting the campus and interacting with the staff, I have the utmost respect and appreciation for this University.

What an excellent school! Just finished my second semester and I absolutely love it! The instructors are too notch, and the material is challenging, but in a good way. Generally, the degrees are a combination of gene ed classes, cores classes, and required religion classes. It's a great way to fully understand Christianity, as well as various other religious worldviews. read more

Beautiful campus, smiling and friendly people, Christian atmosphere, plenty of room to walk around in the green grass and cool breeze, plenty of nooks and crannies to enjoy a relaxing sit, lots of photogenic views, and an overall wonderful place to spend time. read more

Being in a environment where Christian beliefs are not just talked about but DEMONSTRATED with every interaction was and continues to be, a blessing in my life. read more

I absolutely loved my school! I had taken online classes at a different university before attending and graduating from Regent, and the other school could not even compare! The staff was unorganized, the teachers were unprofessional, and it was generally a unpleasant experience. After transferring to Regent it was like a huge weight was lifted from my shoulders. The staff was on top of my paperwork, and financial aid. The teachers were knowledgeable, helpful, and polite, and I was able to complete my degree without ever setting foot on campus! I did get to visit when I walked at my graduation and the campus is also beautiful! I highly recommend this school for the education and ease of the process! read more

Rigorous standards, great University! I have taken courses at several colleges and universities over the past seven years. Regent Universitie's standards are amongst the highest I have experienced. Professor's expect University level work and don't seem to mind giving low grades for sub-par work. Though Regent is a Christian university, my professor's always encouraged thinking outside of the box and challenged us with difficult philosophical and theological questions. Great education for a fair tuition. read more