Welcome Week
Welcome to our newest Regent Royals! Before you begin your first semester, we have prepared Welcome Week to build your confidence, help you learn some important ins and outs of college life, and have some fun together! You will connect with student leaders, learn how to navigate classes, and get a good feel for your new campus life. Welcome Week is a mandatory event for all first-time freshmen and transfer students ages 23 and younger.
COMMUTING STUDENTS
As a commuting student, you will need to check-in for Welcome Week at the Student Center Lobby. Time and date will be updated in June 2024.
After check-in, you will join your classmates and Connect Group Leaders in participating in Welcome Week. There will be a special Commuter Connect Group Leader Meet & Greet session on Thursday, August 22, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
For students living on campus, Welcome Week begins with move-in! Move-in dates TBD. Please check your Regent email for more information on moving in from Student Housing, studenthousing@regent.edu. Your housing assignment is your registration for Welcome Week.
COMMUTING STUDENTS
Your housing assignment is your registration for Welcome Week. When you check into housing on Move-In day, the Resident Assistants will give you the Welcome Week schedule.
RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
As a commuting student, you will need to check-in for Welcome Week at the Student Center Lobby. Time and date will be updated in June 2024.
The 2024 schedule will be updated by July 2024. This is a look at last year’s Welcome Week schedule.
Sunday, August 13, 2023
- 8:00AM-5:00PM – Move In Day 1
- 5:00PM-6:00PM – Parent and Student Welcome Ice Cream Social located in the Commons Picnic Area
Monday, August 14, 2023
- 8:00AM-5:00PM – Move In Day 2
- 5:00PM-6:00PM – Parent and Student Welcome Ice Cream Social located in the Commons Picnic Area
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
- 8:30AM-10:00AM – Commuter Check In located in Student Center Lobby
- 10:00AM-11:00AM – Welcome and Worship located in Shaw Chapel
- 11:15AM-11:40AM – What to Expect with CAS located in Shaw Chapel
- 11:45AM-12:00PM – Academic Expectations located in Shaw Chapel
- 12:00PM-1:45PM – Lunch and Team Time
- 1:45PM-3:00PM – Stress Management located in Shaw Chapel
- 3:00PM-5:00PM – College Student Leadership Board and Operation Blessing Service Session located in Shaw Chapel
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
- 8:30AM-10:00AM – NPP Student Administrative Session (currently enrolled NPP students only) located in Divinity Building 179
- 10:00AM-11:15AM – Walking with the Living God located in Shaw Chapel
- 11:30AM-12:00PM – Activate Your Calling, Change the Word located in Shaw Chapel
- 12:00PM-1:45PM – Lunch and Team Time
- 1:45PM-3:00PM – Journey to your Dreams located in Library Atrium
- 3:00PM-3:30PM – Library Services located in Library Atrium
- 3:30PM-5:00PM – Commuter Meet and Greet in Moka Lounge
- 6:00PM-8:00PM – Intramural Sports Board Field Day located at Robertson Field
Thursday, August 17, 2023
- 10:00AM-11:00AM – Community Standards located in Shaw Chapel
- 11:15AM-11:40AM – Title IX located in Shaw Chapel
- 11:40AM-12:00PM – Campus Police located in Shaw Chapel
- 12:00PM-1:45PM – Lunch and Team Time
- 1:45PM-3:00PM – Healthy Relationships located in Shaw Chapel
- 7:00PM-9:00PM – Unchapel
Friday, August 18, 2023
- 1:00PM-3:00PM – Friday Frenzy located at Library Plaza
Residential students should arrive at your assigned residence halls according to your move-in time, which will be designated. Check-in for housing and orientation will be a single process.
Commuting students should arrive at the Student Center Lobby on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 8:30AM-10:00AM.
Yes! All sessions listed on the Welcome Week schedule are mandatory. We don’t want you to miss this important component to your college launch. If you are 23 or younger, living locally, and attending Regent University for the first time, you will find Welcome Week essential to your successful transition as a Regent Royal.
Fun Fact: Participation in orientation increases your likelihood of succeeding.
Students will be provided lunch on Tuesday, August 15 – Friday, August 18, 2023. Please see the Welcome Week schedule for mealtimes.
Parents and other guests are welcome to participate in the move-in process with their student. However, there is no other programming scheduled for guests. We encourage parents to allow students to fully immerse themselves into the Welcome Week experience.
Parents and guests cannot stay in student housing, but we have provided a list of nearby accommodations for parents and guests below.
The Founders Inn
Information about the establishments below is provided for your convenience. Guests considering a stay at the Founders Inn should make reservations at least one month in advance.
- Located on Regent University’s campus.
- Shuttle Service from the airport is available.
5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA. 23464
800.926.4466
757.424.5511
www.foundersinn.com
Comfort Suites
4 miles from Regent University
1550 Crossways Boulevard
Chesapeake, Va. 23320
877.424.6423
757.420.1600
www.comfortsuites.com
Hampton Inn
4 miles from Regent University
701 Woodlake Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
1.800.Hampton
757.420.1550
www.hamptoninn.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites
4 miles from Regent University
1560 Crossways Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757.420.1300
888.236.2427
www.marriott.com
