Admission Requirements
Please note that international students are required to meet different deadlines for admission applications and visas than those listed for students from the United States. We invite you to explore this site and learn more about Regent University and the international admissions requirements.
Admission Requirements:
Who is considered an International Student?
- Important dates
- Application
- Application Fee
- Supplementary International Application
- Official Transcripts
- English Language Proficiency
- Copy of Passport
- Copy of Visa
- Proof of Finances
- F-1 and J-1 Transfer Students
Who is considered an international student?
Any student that is not a citizen of the United States is classified as an international student except for Permanent Residents. International students are non-immigrants to the United States and will be applying for a temporary U.S. visa. The available student visas are F-1 and J-1. Students enrolled in other universities on an F-1 or J-1 visa and wish to transfer to Regent University also fall into this category.
You are also considered international even if you plan on studying strictly online from your home country; however, since you will not be entering the United States, you will not require an F-1 or J-1 visa or evidence of financial resources. International students studying online will still be required to provide transcript evaluations and TOEFL test scores if applicable.
Important Dates
The table below lists the dates in which you must receive your I-20 if you would like to begin your studies in that semester. To receive an I-20 issued by Regent University, you must:
- Submit all required admission materials
- Be accepted by your school of interest
- Pay the enrollment deposit
An I-20 cannot be issued after the dates listed below so international students applying to attend school at Regent University should begin the admission process nine to twelve
(9-12) months in advance of their intended enrollment date.
Term |
I-20/DS-2019 Issuance Deadline |
Recommended Fall Term (Begins in mid August) |
|
Initial Attendance Students |
May 15 |
Immigration Transfer Students |
June 15 |
Change of Status Students |
May 15 |
Spring (Begins in early January but the University is closed from mid December to early January. Requires special permission from the school’s dean.) |
|
Initial Attendance Students |
September 15 |
Immigration Transfer Students |
October 15 |
Change of Status Students |
September 15 |
Summer (Begins in mid May and requires special permission from the school’s dean.) |
|
Initial Attendance Students |
February 15 |
Immigration Transfer Students |
March 15 |
Change of Status Students |
February 15 |
- Initial Attendance students are not currently in the United States and will be requiring an F-1 visa.
- Transfer students are currently attending a school within the United States and wanting to transfer to Regent.
- Change of status students are requiring a change from their current status to an F-1.
Application
Regent University utilizes an online application process that allows you to complete most of your application online and you will have access to any forms that need to be printed such as the Transcript Request Form. Because you will establish a login and password as you begin the online application process, you will be able to complete the application at your own pace which means you may logout and return at a later time to complete your documents.
To learn more about how the online application process works, you may review the Genisys Tutorial. When you are ready to begin your own application, you may select the Online Application link to set up your online application.
Application Fee
All degree-seeking applications to Regent University require a $50 application fee. Non-degree and certificate programs have a $25 application fee. You may pay the application fee online with a credit card once you have completed your online application, or you may choose to mail the application fee to Regent University's Central Enrollment Management office. Mailed fees can be paid either by a check made out to Regent University or a money order.
Supplementary International Application
As an addendum to the Regent University admission application is the Supplementary International Application 
.
Official Transcripts
A necessary part of your application includes transcripts from all previously attended education institutions. Our accrediting agency (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) requires official transcripts, which is defined as being received by Regent University in a sealed envelope from the previous educational institution.
All transcripts that are not from an American institution must be evaluated. A course-by-course evaluation is required and the transcript must be converted to the American Grade Point Average system. Transcripts in a language other than English must also include an official English translation. A list of recommended evaluation agencies is listed below to assist you. Please note Regent is only requiring the evaluation for international transcripts. There is no need to send a copy of your official international transcript to Regent. The translation and evaluation fees must be paid directly to the agency performing the service.
Regent only accepts degrees from universities and colleges that are considered to have regional accreditation. The evaluation agency will determine this information when they conduct the transcript evaluation. If the school you attended is considered “non-accredited”, Regent will not be able to accept credit from the school. Accreditation is intended to assure constituents and the public of the quality and integrity of higher education institutions and programs, and to help those institutions and programs improve. These outcomes are achieved through rigorous internal and external review processes during which the institution is evaluated against a common set of standards. Regional accrediting bodies conduct comprehensive reviews of institutions of higher education and operate primarily in a specific geographical area. The accreditation granted encompasses the entire institution including reported branch campuses, other instructional sites, and distance learning modalities. Regional accrediting bodies typically accredit a wide range of institutions offering associate, baccalaureate, master’s and/or doctoral degrees which include many of America’s most prestigious institutions. (Information obtain from CHEA www.chea.org)
A helpful resource to determine if your school has accreditation is to use a service provided by World Education Services called International Degree Preview. It is for your information only and will provide an instant U.S. equivalency for the schools you have attended. This will help you determine if you have the required credentials for study at Regent University. The initial fee for the International Degree Preview is $30 and allows you to enter up to two (2) degrees. You can enter three additional degrees for a fee of $10 per degree. If you order an official WES evaluation via their U.S. ONLINE APPLICATION within seven (7) days, you will receive a credit which will reduce the evaluation fee by $20. The service is limited to post-secondary degrees and recognized degree-granting institutions. http://www.wes.org/evaluations/preliminary.asp
EVALUATION AGENCIES
Regent University highly recommends that all international transcripts be evaluated by:
World Education Services, Inc.
www.wes.org
Email: dc@wes.org
Bowling Green Station
P.O. Box 5087
New York, NY 10274-5087
Tel: (212)-966-6311
Note: If using WES, please request the evaluation to be sent electronically to Regent.
Uncertain as to what academic records must be submitted to make application for Regent? Visit the World Education Services website at http://wes.org/required and locate your home country.
Other recommended international transcript evaluation agencies:
AACRAO
http://www.aacrao.org/international/foreignEdCred.cfm
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 520, Washington, DC 20036
Tel: (202) 293-9161
Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc.
www.ece.org
P.O. Box 51470
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
Tel: (414) 289-3400
Recommended Translation Agency:
University Language Services
http://www.universitylanguage.com/
Email: service@universitylanguage.com
15 Maiden Lane,
Suite 300
New York, NY 10038
USA
Tel: 1-800-419-4601
Outside of the US: 1-212-766-4111
English language proficiency
All students enrolled in Regent University are required to be proficient in the English language. For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, the TOEFL® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language. There are some instances in which the TOEFL® is waived and these are listed below the table.
Regent University only accepts the TOEFL® to test an applicant's English language ability. Individuals that will need to take the TOEFL® exam should consult the TOEFL® website to learn more about locations, times and costs associated with the exam.
| Minimum TOEFL® requirement | |
|---|---|
| Computer | 233* |
| Internet | 90* |
| Regent's institutions code: 5135 | www.toefl.org |
| *Students interested in the School of Law will have a higher TOEFL® requirement | School of Law International Applicants |
The TOEFL® can be waived in the following circumstances:
- Non-native speakers who hold degrees or diplomas from postsecondary institutions in English-speaking countries (e.g., the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand);
- Non-native speakers who have successfully completed at least a two-year postsecondary course of study in which English was the language of instruction;
- Transfer students from institutions in the United States or Canada whose postsecondary academic course work was favorably evaluated in relation to its demands and duration;
- Non-native speakers who have taken the TOEFL® test within the past two years and whose scores met Regent standards;
Copy of Passport
International students must supply a copy of their current, valid passport.
Copy of Valid Visa & I-94 Arrival Departure Record (Required for applicants who are currently in the United States.)
If you are applying to Regent from within the United States, a copy of your most recent visa and current I-94 Arrival Departure Record is also required.
Proof of Finances
It is important for international applicants to understand the great financial responsibility of attending a university in the U.S.
The potential of financial aid awarded through Regent University to international students cannot be guaranteed and should therefore not be expected. An interested international applicant should seek out all possible means of funding for educational expenses. Please visit Central Financial Aid's website for information about scholarships available for international students.
If applying for a Student (F) or Exchange (J) visa or if you hold this visa already, you are required to certify that you will have the sum for all expenses during your first year at Regent University. If you plan to bring your spouse and/or children, a proportionately larger amount of money must be certified. The first year expenses include tuition, living expenses, and other estimated expenses to be incurred for books, incidentals, etc. Finances are not required to be considered for acceptance into the school but must be proven before the I-20 or DS-2019 can be issued.
F-1 and J-1 Transfer Students
If you are currently attending a school in the U.S. on an F-1 or J-1 visa, please have your current institutions' Designated School Official (for F-1) or Responsible Officer (for J-1) fill out the DSO/RSO Release for International Transfer Students and mail it to Regent University at the address provided on the transfer form. Please attach copies of your current immigration documents and any for your dependents:
- I-20 form or DS-2019 form
- U.S. Visa history pages
- I-94 card
- Work card (if you have received an EAD card from USCIS)
Enrollment Deposit
Once academically accepted, an Enrollment Deposit of $5,500 U.S. dollars ($4,000 will be applied toward tuition for the first semester of study) is due. When the deposit is received and all financial documentation is verified, you will be considered admitted to the University. Regent University will then issue the SEVIS I-20 or DS-2019.
