Admissions Information
Welcome to the School of Education. We are pleased that you are planning to further your education at Regent University. If questions arise regarding the admissions process, please call the School of Education Admissions Office at 757.352.4479 or 888.713.1595, or email education@regent.edu. In addition, you may contact our staff directly with any questions as you go through the application process. We look forward to serving you!
International Students, please visit our International Students website to learn more about International Students Admissions Requirements and the Office of International Student Services.
Rolling Admissions Policy:
The School of Education operates on a rolling admissions basis, which means that students may apply at any time. We suggest that applicants use the following dates as guidelines for submitting their application and supporting documents. Please note that applications will still be accepted after these suggested dates have passed; however, these dates serve as a guideline for individuals that wish to receive an admissions decision in a timely manner and be considered for financial assistance opportunities.
| Fall Semester: | July 1st (suggested) |
| Spring Semester: | November 1st (suggested) |
| Summer Semester: | March 15th (suggested) |
General Admissions Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution is required of all master’s level applicants.
- A master’s degree from an accredited institution is required of all CAGS, Specialist, and Doctoral applicants.
Program-specific Admissions Requirements & Instructions:
Admissions requirements vary by program. You may view the requirements for your program of interest by clicking on the appropriate link below. Please review the admissions details carefully as all application materials must be received in order for an admission decision to be processed.
| Master of Education | Educational Specialist | Doctor of Education |
| Career Switcher | Educational Leadership | Adult Education |
| Character Education | Character Education | |
| Christian School | Christian Education Leadership | |
| Educational Leadership | Distance Education | |
| Elementary Education | Educational Psychology | |
| Individualized Plan | Higher Education | |
| Master Teacher | Higher Education Leadership | |
| Reading Specialist | K-12 School Leadership | |
| Special Education | Special Education | |
| Student Affairs | ||
| TESOL | Doctor of Philosophy | |
| Higher Education (TAR) | ||
| Special Education | ||
| Certificates | Licensure/Endorsements | Professional Development |
| Advancing Leadership | Administration (M.Ed.) | Application Information |
| Autism Certificate | Administration (Ed.S.) | |
| Career Switcher | Administration (Ed.D.) | |
| CAGS | Career Switcher | |
| Classroom Management | Elementary Education (M.Ed.) | |
| Curriculum & Instruction | Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) | |
| TESOL | Special Education (M.Ed.) | |
| TESOL |
Admissions Decisions:
Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis; therefore, applications will be reviewed as soon as all admissions requirements have been received. Most master’s level programs provide for a fall, spring, or summer start. However, please be sure to check the program format for your program of interest as some master’s programs have no summer start. The Educational Specialist Program allows for a fall, spring, or summer start. The Doctor of Education has a summer start only, with the exception of the Higher Education Leadership Doctorate which has fall semester start.
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