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 on Monday, August 14th. We will send you more information as the event gets closer about where and when this check-in will occur.
After check-in, the rest of the week will consist of opportunities to connect with other commuters and sessions to help you adjust to the new school year.
RESIDENTIAL STUDENTS
For students living on campus, Welcome Week begins with move-in! Move-in will begin on Monday, August 14th. Please check your Regent email for more information on moving in. Orientation will begin the day after move-in.
Welcome Week 2023 will be August 14 – 20, 2023. Registration for Welcome Week 2023 will open early summer of 2023.
Monday
| Time | Activity |
| 8:00 a.m. | Residential Move-in |
| 3:00 p.m. | Commuter Orientation Check-in |
| 4:30 p.m. | Worship & Welcome |
| 5:30 p.m. | Evening Social |
Tuesday
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. | Large Group Activity |
| 10:00 a.m. | Welcome from College of Arts and Sciences & Department Meetings |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch Team Times |
| 1:00 p.m. | Community Standards & Counseling & Disability Services |
| TBD | Evening Social |
WEDNESDAY
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. | Large Group Activity |
| 10:00 a.m. | Title IX, Safety from Campus Police Department, Cybersecurity, & Stress management |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch Team Times |
| 1:00 p.m. | Athletics, Financial Stewardship & Healthy Relationships |
| TBD | Evening Social |
THURSDAY
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. | Team Times |
| 10:00 a.m. | Library Writing Lab, SAA/Alumni |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch Team Times |
| 1:00 p.m. | Career Services, The Habits of Self-Care |
| TBD | Evening Social |
FRIDAY
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 a.m. | Team Times |
| 10:00 a.m. | Residence Life/Commuter Campus Campus Ministries |
| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch Team Times |
| 1:00 p.m. | Student Success Coaching & Closing Session |
| 5:00 p.m. | First Friday Frenzy |
SUNDAY
| Time | Activity |
| 10:00 a.m. | First Chapel |
The schedule is subject to change. All breakfasts and dinners will be on your own. Locations will be specified on the schedule given at check-in.
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 on Monday, August 15 to check-in. More details on times to come.
Yes! 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.
Confirming your attendance helps us tremendously in preparing a great experience for you and your guests. Please register here.
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
15% discount to Regent students and families
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
15% discount to Regent students and families
4 miles from Regent University
1560 Crossways Boulevard
Chesapeake, VA 23320
757.420.1300
888.236.2427
www.marriott.com
