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Regent University alumni weekend: Join the event in Virginia Beach, VA.

Join Us in Celebrating Regent University Alumni

Alumni Weekend 2023
October 6-7, 2023 | On Campus in Virginia Beach, VA

When God spoke to Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson in 1977 and told him to “build a school for My glory”, Dr. Robertson stepped out in faith to sow the first seeds by incorporating what was then known as “CBN University”. Just one year later, 77 students began classes as a result of God’s faithfulness. Flash forward 45 years and God’s spiritual principle of sowing, reaping and repeating has produced a harvest of more than 35,000 alumni world changers.

Join us on Regent University’s beautiful campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and our growing alumni family! Enjoy fellowship and fun as you reminisce and reconnect with faculty, staff and fellow alumni and see first-hand what is happening at Regent today. Don’t miss this nostalgic and fun-filled weekend!

Regent University alumni: Learn about alumni weekend in Virginia Beach, VA.

Your Alumni Weekend Package

$75 per person (Early Bird = $60)

Alumni Weekend registration includes all meals (dinner on Friday night and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday), all scheduled activities and a commemorative weekend t-shirt.

Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 1, 2023

BONUS EVENT: Come a day early to participate in our inaugural Royals Open Golf tournament benefiting the Regent Athletics program. This is an optional event that must be registered and paid for separately; however, registration for the golf tournament is now closed.

Alumni Weekend registration is now closed.  Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact us at alumni@regent.edu or 888.294.2586.

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect at Alumni Weekend:

  • Reconnect with fellow alumni and faculty from your school.
  • Meet our new Chancellor and hear his heart and vision for advancing Regent’s mission.
  • Mingle with students at our annual Harvest Fest.  
  • Enjoy a BBQ dinner under the twinkling lights on the University Mall.
  • Join with Operation Blessing to assemble groceries for their Local Hunger Relief Programs.
  • Participate in World Changer Talks led by accomplished alumni and distinguished faculty.
  • Hear from our deans during an interactive panel discussion.
  • Reserve complimentary tickets for “As it is in Heaven”, our latest theatre production.
  • Explore Regent’s rich history and picturesque campus at our Regent History Walkabout.
  • Wear your Regent gear and colors for a chance to win special prizes.
  • Celebrate alumni service and impact at our inaugural awards and recognition dinner.
  • And much more!

Please note that the schedule below is preliminary and subject to change. A final schedule will be released closer to the event.

Friday, October 6, 2023
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.Alumni Weekend Check-in
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Faculty and Friends Social
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Royals Welcome Dinner on the Lawn
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.Regent Theater Performance of “As it is in Heaven”
Saturday, October 7, 2022
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Alumni Weekend Late Check-In
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.Breakfast with the Chancellor
10:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Operation Blessing Hunger Relief Event
12:10 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.World Changer Talks
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.Meet the Deans Luncheon
2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.BREAK
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.Regent History Walkabout
4:25 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Worship Celebration featuring Regent’s Alumni Worship Collective
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.BREAK
7:00 p.m.Alumni Night of Recognition
Founders Inn and Spa, a great option for Regent University's alumni weekend guests.

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 – Rejuvenating full-spa services, including massage, skincare, and nail care.

For the best options and rates, we recommend you book your reservation online. 

You are also welcome to book your stay at other preferred locations near campus. Below is a list of area hotels located within 10-15 minutes of campus

Area HotelsLocal NumbersToll-Free Numbers
The Founders Inn757.424.55111.800.926.4466
Comfort Suites757.420.16001.877.424.6423
Extended Stay America757.473.92001.800.804.3724
Fairfield Inn757.420.1300
Delta by Marriott757.523.15001.888.245.2617
Aloft Chesapeake757.410.95621.888.627.8149
Courtyard Oceanfront757.437.0098
Holiday Inn Express757.698.44001.888.465.4329
Hampton Inn757.420.15501.800.426.7866
Homewood Suites757.213.0808

For over 30 years, Regent University Theatre has produced shows of the highest caliber. Productions range from Broadway musicals and the classics, to touching dramas and modern comedies. These stories are brought to life by passionate young artists, presenting our audiences with theatre for heart and soul.

The Theatre Show “As It Is in Heaven“
Fanny’s arrival disrupts the routine of life and worship among the 1830s Shaker society in Pleasant Hill, Kentucky. When she starts seeing angels, and the other young women follow suit with similar spiritual experiences, her motives and honesty are questioned. The leaders are forced to grapple with the authenticity of these gifts, and what it means if they haven’t received them too. Heavenly hymns accompany earthly chores in this compelling drama.

Reserve your complimentary tickets when registering for Alumni Weekend! 

Your weekend registration includes dinner on Friday and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday. Below are a few dining options for guests arriving early or staying later.

The Ordinary Cafe is a quaint dining establishment located in the Student Center, offering fresh food made from scratch. The café uses a counter-service model, and orders can also be placed online. The dining area offers two-level indoor seating and outdoor seating with patio umbrellas.

Cafe Moka, also located in the Student Center, is a locally owned 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 nibbles. The café uses a counter-service model, and 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 or view menu.

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). 

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Event Parking

Alumni Weekend Check-In
Friday, October 6, 3:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Library Lobby
Friday October 6, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.University Mall (look for the Alumni Hospitality Tent)
Saturday, October 7, 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.Ordinary Cafe

The instructions below will guide you to Regent University free event parking:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Continue on Indian River Road .3 miles to the second light. Turn right onto Centerville Turnpike.
  4. 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.
  5. 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).
  6. Additional event signage will guide you to your final destination.

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.

Alumni Weekend registration includes all meals (dinner on Friday night and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday), all scheduled activities and a commemorative weekend t-shirt.  The Royals Open Golf Tournament on Thursday, October 5 is not included with registration. This is an optional event that must be registered and paid for separately; however, registration for the golf tournament is now closed.

Unfortunately, registration on-site will not be available. All registrations must be completed online or by calling 888-294-2586 prior to the event registration deadline of Friday, September 29, 2023. This is necessary to ensure we can accommodate everyone for meals and activities.

Alumni Weekend is primarily for Regent University alumni and their guests, however registration is open for anyone that would like to attend.

The general attire for Alumni Weekend is casual. Saturday is spirit day so plan to don your Regent gear and colors for a chance to win a prize!  We also encourage you to bring your comfortable walking shoes. The dinner on Saturday night is business casual.

Transportation to and from the campus will be the responsibility of the registered guest(s).

While some of our weekend activities are family-friendly, most are geared toward adults. Please note that no childcare services will be provided during the weekend.

Please call or email the Office of Alumni Relations to discuss your needs at alumni@regent.edu or 888-294-2586.

Please call 757-226-2911 for emergencies and 757-226-2075 for non-emergencies.

Visit our gift shop at regent.edu/giftshop to view and purchase Regent gear prior to the weekend. The gift shop on campus will be open on Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

#RegentAlumniWeekend2023

The Royals Open Golf Tournament is not included with registration. This is an optional event that must be registered and paid for separately; however, registration for the golf tournament is now closed.

If you have additional questions or need further assistance, contact us at alumni@regent.edu or 888.294.2586.

A golf ball: Participate in a Royals golf tournament during Regent University's alumni weekend.

Royals Open 2023 Golf Tournament

Bonus Event

Come a day early to participate in our first annual Royals Open Golf Tournament benefiting Regent Athletics. This is an optional event that must be registered and paid for separately; however, registration for the golf tournament is now closed.