Family Weekend is scheduled for September 18-19, 2026. Check-in will be held on September 17, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 pm. A comprehensive schedule of events — including Royals Fest, Operation Blessing, and The Outpouring — will be made available in May 2026.
Regent Family Weekend
Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future – Together
September 18-19, 2026 | Students, Staff, Alumni, & their Families
Family Weekend brings together our Regent Community – including students, staff, alumni, and their families – for a weekend full of meaningful events, cherished Regent traditions, and opportunities to create lasting memories. Featuring Royals Fest, Operation Blessing, and The Outpouring, it’s sure to be a special time for celebration and connection on our favorite campus. Invite your loved ones and make plans to join us!
Royals Fest
featuring the Chili Bowl
Join Us for Royals Fest on Friday, September 18, at the Intramural Flag Football Field! A Celebration of What It Means to Be a Regent Royal! Get ready for one of the most spirited events of the year! Royals Fest brings together students, alumni, and staff for a day full of community, competition, and school spirit. Come decked out in your Regent gear to cheer on the top two intramural flag football teams as they face off in the Royals Fest Chili Bowl!
The
Outpouring
Taking place on the final night of Family Weekend on Saturday, September 19, The Outpouring is an evening set apart to encounter the Father and create space for authentic, spontaneous worship. Grammy Award–winning artist Joe L Barnes and another guest to be announced will be with us. The event is free and open to the public, and Family Weekend registration is not required to attend. However, those who register for Family Weekend will receive early access to secure their spot.
Operation Blessing
Disaster Relief Event
On Saturday, September 19, Regent University and Operation Blessing have joined forces to make a meaningful impact by assembling Hygiene Kits for communities in need and disaster relief efforts. This is a wonderful opportunity to come together in a spirit of service and fellowship, uniting students, staff, alumni, and their families for a shared cause. We look forward to welcoming you to this rewarding experience as we work side by side to support those who need it most.
Event Cost
Blue ($19.99 per person)
- Access to all central programming, including Royals Fest, the Outpouring, and the Operation Blessing service project
- Food voucher at Royals Fest
- Family Weekend t-shirt
Green ($39.99 Per Person)
In addition to Blue Tier benefits:
- Reserved seating for Royals Fest
- Official Royals Fest hat
- Early seating access to The Outpouring
Gold ($59.99 per person)
In addition to Blue and Green Tier benefits:
- Prayer breakfast
- Exclusive Access with The Outpouring Worship Artist(s)
Join us on Saturday, September 19th (time TBD) as we celebrate four decades of excellence at Regent University School of Law! This family-friendly event is open to all School of Law alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Participants are encouraged to register for the entire Family Weekend, but you may also choose to register exclusively for the School of Law 40th Anniversary event.
Enjoy a relaxing afternoon with delicious food, outdoor lawn games, and special activities for kids of all ages. Help us create a special 40th Anniversary Timeline by sharing your favorite Regent Law memories, we want to tell the story of our school through your eyes! Contribute to our Vision Wall for the future, and don’t miss your chance to dunk a law school faculty member in our special dunk tank!
This is a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with classmates, meet current students, and celebrate the legacy we’ve built together.
Bring your family and help us honor 40 years of Regent Law!
Law Blue
($34.99 per person)
- 40th Anniversary Celebration
- Access to all central programming, including Royals Fest, the Outpouring, and the Operation Blessing service project
- Food voucher at Royals Fest
- Family Weekend t-shirt
Law Green
($54.99 Per Person)
In addition to Blue Tier benefits:
- Reserved seating for Royals Fest
- Official Royals Fest hat
- Early seating access to The Outpouring
Law Gold
($74.99 per person)
In addition to Blue and Green Tier benefits:
- Prayer breakfast
- Exclusive Access with The Outpouring Worship Artists(s)
If you choose to only attend the 40th Anniversary event, the cost is $15 per person.
Questions? Email Ashley Weekley for more details!
Registration for this event will go live April 15, 2026.
The beautiful Founders Inn and Spa, conveniently located adjacent to the Regent University campus, offers first-class guest accommodations. The resort features captivating Grand Georgian architecture. Renowned art and antiques adorn the property, including noteworthy period furnishings. You will experience the intimate hospitality of a country inn and these outstanding amenities:
Fitness Center – New, updated equipment and spacious facilities.
Indoor Pool – ADA-compliant heated saltwater indoor pool and hot tub.
Bark Park – Fenced-in dog area with plenty of space to run.
The Flowering Almond Spa – With rejuvenating full-spa services, including massage, skincare, and nail care.
To book your reservation, call 757.424.5511.
Regent offers several dining and beverage options:
- The Ordinary Cafe is a quaint dining establishment located in the Dede Robertson Student Center, offering fresh food made from scratch. The cafe uses a counter service model. Orders can also be placed online. The dining area offers two-level indoor seating and outdoor seating.
- 77 Coffeehouse, also located in the Dede Robertson Student Center, is a coffee shop offering a broad selection of handcrafted beverages, including coffee, espresso, teas, smoothies, and cocoas. They also offer sodas, bottled waters, juices, a limited pastry selection, and other treats. The cafe uses a counter service model. Orders can also be placed online. Seating is available in the adjoining Student Lounge.
- Swan Terrace, located in The Founders Inn on the same grounds as Regent and CBN, is an American grill house featuring choice steaks, fresh seafood, and locally sourced seasonal ingredients. Cozy atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating. Reservations are not required but recommended, particularly during peak hours and in conjunction with Regent events and conferences.
Book a table/view menu.
Additionally, local food truck vendors will be on campus for walk-up food and beverage service during Royals Fest. Plus, Virginia Beach’s surrounding coastal community and neighboring downtown cities offer a thriving culinary scene with celebrated local chefs.
DIRECTIONS
FROM INTERSTATE 64 (EAST OR WEST)
Street Address: 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, 23464
To assist you in your travels, please follow Google Maps for general directions to campus. As you exit the interstate at Indian River Road, the instructions below will guide you to our campus:
Take exit 286B from Interstate 64 at Indian River Road. The right-hand lane immediately merges into Regent University Drive, just before the entrance to The Founders Inn and Spa (which also offers access to the Regent campus).
Event Parking
College Preview Weekend check-in will be on Thursday afternoon in the Communications Building Lobby. The instructions below will guide you to Regent University’s free event parking:
- Take exit 286B from Interstate 64 at Indian River Road. The far right-hand lane immediately merges into Regent University Drive. Do NOT take this road.
- Continue on Indian River Road for approximately 0.3 miles. At the first stop light, on the right, is the entrance to The Founders Inn and Spa. You will stay on Indian River Road, continuing past this entrance.
- Continue on Indian River Road .3 miles to the second light. Turn right onto Centerville Turnpike.
- Continue on Centerville Turnpike approximately .3 miles to the first light. Turn right onto CBN Center Drive, where you will immediately see a guard station.
- Continue on CBN Center Drive a very short distance, passing the guard station on your left. At the stop sign immediately beyond the guard station, turn left into Visitor Parking (Lot “L” on the campus map).
- Additional event signage will guide you to your final destination.
OTHER TRAVEL OPTIONS
Regent is easily accessible from both the Norfolk International Airport and the Greyhound Bus Terminal, both just 15 minutes away.
If traveling to Virginia Beach by air, you may take advantage of Norfolk International Airport (ORF), which offers convenient connections to most major U.S. airports. You may also choose to fly into Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, located just 35 miles from campus.
Yes, all attendees are required to register for this event.
- The general attire for Family Weekend is casual.
- Wear your comfortable walking shoes.
Yes, please visit The Regent Gift Shop to purchase Family Weekend merchandise.
- Transportation and accommodations are the responsibility of the registered student and their family. We recommend using the Founder’s Inn shuttle service for travel to and from the airport ($12 each way).
- For lodging, the Founders Inn & Spa is the preferred and recommended hotel as it is adjacent to Regent University and within walking distance to the entire campus.
- For a list of other area hotels located within 10-15 minutes of campus, please check out the links below.
Registration and payments for Family Weekend are non-refundable.
Stay up to date on all event details by following: @regentuniversity, @regentstudentengagement, and @regentalumni.
If you have any questions, please contact us at familyweekend@regent.edu.