Regent University — Attraction in Virginia Beach

While I've appreciated the academic aspects of my experience at Regent University, I'm deeply disappointed with the administration's handling of communication and its lack of empathy towards the unique challenges faced by online students.

My recent experience with commencement exemplifies this. Due to a confluence of demanding responsibilities working full-time, coaching high school sports, and serving as a part-time youth ministry director. I inadvertently missed the commencement application deadline by a few days. I fully acknowledge my part in this, however, I was dismayed by the lack of proactive communication from the university. Throughout the semester, and indeed the entire year, I received no email notifications or reminders regarding commencement dates or application procedures.

The university website offered minimal information, and I discovered that the bulk of the details were prominently displayed on campus. This raises a significant concern: Where are the online students' reminders and information? A recent visit to campus confirmed this disparity, as signage was abundant, yet online avenues were lacking. Adding to the difficulty, the student portal (Genesys) was redesigned mid-semester, further complicating the process of locating crucial information, which was already poorly signposted. I ultimately found the commencement date through a general internet search, but by then, it was too late. My petition to participate in the ceremony was denied.

I find it incredibly disheartening to be told I must wait until 2026 to celebrate this accomplishment. While I understand the need for deadlines, a greater degree of understanding and flexibility is needed for students balancing demanding lives with their studies. This situation highlights a systemic issue: the university's communication strategies appear to prioritize on-campus students, leaving online students at a significant disadvantage. It feels particularly unfair given the timely manner in which tuition payments are expected.

I hope Regent University will address these communication gaps and demonstrate greater empathy towards the circumstances of its online...

As someone who has very high educational standards, I've had a great experience with Regent University. I'm an English major and plan on teaching at the college level at some point, and so I want a solid foundation for my education. I was ready to drop the university if it didn't meet my needs. Fortunately, it did, both educationally and spiritually.

Despite my initial reservations about Regent being more spiritual than scholarly, I've found the school wonderful. I've never before experienced a Christian environment that so openly welcomed and -encouraged- theological questioning and critical thinking. The university treats its spirituality just as professionally as its scholarship, which proved to be exactly what I wanted. I learned how to think critically about my faith and about literature, and then I learned how the two interlink.

The English department is fantastic. I'm in the creative writing cognate, and I found the professors to be tough, but open, friendly, and willing to spend a lot of time on individual students. The education at Regent is highly personalized, and the one-on-one time I got with the professors was invaluable to me.

There was no Christian stifling of creativity here, either. We were encouraged to write on difficult subjects that really related to the real world, and we weren't pushed to pen "Christian fiction." I write horror, which was accepted and praised for what it was, if that gives you any idea of the writing environment. I'm a Christian, so what I write comes from that worldview, but I've learned at Regent that my worldview can be expressed in so many different ways, not all of which are going to be pretty.

I highly recommend this school, and I also recommend having a good read on the third floor balcony of the library. It's beautiful. If you're looking for a school that is academically rigorous and spiritually sharp, and one that combines reason and faith in the best of ways, give...

Regent University, in my experience, ranks among the worst universities, failing to support students when it truly matters. With just one more class until graduation, I found myself abandoned by the very institution that promised to guide me to success. The financial aid department, instead of ensuring I could continue my education, left me without resources, taking away my financial aid and ultimately derailing my academic journey.

Interactions with some of the advisors at Regent were far from helpful. Rudeness seemed to be a norm rather than an exception, and when I expressed my dire situation—being so close to graduation only to face financial and administrative hurdles—one advisor dismissively suggested I "just let it go" since affording the final class was beyond my reach.

Financial aid, a lifeline for many students, became a source of stress rather than support. Denying my Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Appeal despite legitimate circumstances felt like a constant roadblock that the university had no intention of helping me overcome.

Regent University's handling of such situations reflects a broader pattern of neglect and disregard for student welfare. Instead of fostering a supportive environment, their approach leaves many feeling isolated and defeated. Sadly, they seem more focused on maintaining procedures than addressing individual student needs or concerns.

In conclusion, with poor student support and dismissive attitudes, Regent University is a place I'd rate at 1 to 2 stars. They undoubtedly excel in making students feel undervalued and stuck, proving themselves not as a top institution of learning, but as a leader in student dissatisfaction. I would strongly advise looking elsewhere for an institution that genuinely cares about your...