Regent University

What is the accreditation of Regent University?

Regent University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, known as SACSCOC, to award degrees. Institutional accreditation applies to the university as a whole; it is distinct from approval of an individual major or professional program.

Regent's law school has American Bar Association approval for its Juris Doctor program. Applicants to counseling, psychology, nursing, education, or other fields tied to licensure should check the accreditation and state authorization of the specific program they intend to enter. Institutional accreditation is relevant to federal student-aid eligibility, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a credit or that a graduate will qualify for a professional license. Those decisions involve the receiving institution or licensing authority.

What are the admission requirements at Regent University?

First-year undergraduate applicants generally complete Regent's application and submit a high school transcript or an accepted high school-equivalency credential. The university considers the secondary-school record and GPA; class rank and recommendation letters are not general requirements.

SAT and ACT scores may be considered but are not generally required. Among enrolled first-time students in the reported admissions cohort, 11% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, so published test-score summaries describe a small, self-selected group. Regent admitted about 38% of first-time applicants in that cohort; that figure describes a past admissions cycle, not an individual applicant's chances.

Applicants educated in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English proficiency. Graduate and professional programs set their own transcript, testing, experience, and deadline rules. Before applying, students should use the requirements for their applicant category and intended program rather than assuming the undergraduate process applies university-wide.

What are the application fees and waivers at Regent University?

Regent applicants should check the application screen for their specific program and entry term before submitting it. An undergraduate application, a graduate application, and an application to the law school need not carry the same charge or follow the same waiver process.

If a fee would be a barrier, ask the admissions office whether a waiver is available and how to have it applied before paying or submitting the application. A promotional waiver may depend on the application method or timing. An application fee is separate from an enrollment deposit, tuition, and other charges due after admission.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Regent University?

Regent students interested in officer training may be able to participate in Army or Navy ROTC through cooperating institutions rather than through a Regent-operated unit on campus. Such arrangements require more than enrolling at Regent: students must establish eligibility with the host unit and fit military-science classes and training into their schedules.

ROTC scholarships, when offered, have separate applications and conditions. Participation can also lead to a military service obligation, depending on a student's status and contract. Applicants should confirm the current host-school arrangement, travel expectations, academic requirements, and commissioning rules with the ROTC unit before building a degree plan around it.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Regent University?

Regent admits transfer applicants and generally considers credit earned at other accredited institutions. Transfer students can enter in fall, spring, or summer, subject to their program's available starts and admissions requirements.

Applicants should submit official transcripts from previous colleges for admission and credit review. Regent also considers certain forms of credit by examination and evaluated prior learning, including AP, CLEP, DSST, and credit supported by American Council on Education recommendations. Earning admission does not mean every previous course will satisfy a Regent degree requirement: subject equivalencies, grades, program rules, and limits on transferable credit can affect the result.

A transfer applicant with substantial prior coursework should request a program-specific credit evaluation and compare it with a degree plan before committing. That comparison is particularly important for sequential majors, where an accepted elective may not replace a required course.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Regent University?

Regent students interested in study abroad should look for an opportunity approved for their particular degree rather than assume that time overseas will automatically count toward graduation. International experiences may differ in length, academic sponsorship, cost, and whether Regent or another provider awards the credit.

Before making a deposit, a student should obtain written approval for course equivalencies and ask how the experience fits the degree plan. Financial aid may apply differently depending on the program and its credit arrangements. Visa requirements, travel expenses, and any clinical or professional-program restrictions also belong in that decision.