Student Housing
Living on campus is a positive, safe and engaging experience at Regent. Students enjoy community-building activities with their hallmates, facilitated by Resident Assistants (RAs), participate in bi-weekly Community Group meetings, and learn how to live as part of a greater community. Regent offers two on-campus housing options to fit your needs: Regent Commons and Regent Village.
Contact Details:
| Important Fall 2024 Dates for Residents | |
|---|---|
| August 2nd | Graduate & Non-Traditional Student Move-In |
| August 12th & 13th | Traditional Undergrad New Student Move-In Days (Please refer to your email for your specific move-in date) |
| August 17th | Returning Student Move-in |
| August 19th | Fall 2024 Classes Begin |
| September 2nd | Labor Day – University Closed |
| October 14th-20th | Fall Break |
| October 31st | Notice to Vacate Forms Due for Graduate & Non-Traditional Undergraduates |
| November 28th-December 1st | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 7th | Courses End |
| December 9th | Last Day to Move Out (by noon) |
| Important Spring 2025 Dates for Residents | |
|---|---|
| January 11th | Residence Halls Re-Open & New Student Move-in (8:00 a.m.) |
| January 13th | Spring 2025 Classes Begin |
| January 20th | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University Closed |
| March 1st | Summer Housing Participation Forms Due (Undergraduates & Graduate/Non-Traditional Undergraduates) |
| March 1st | Notice to Vacate & Notice to Return Forms Due (Graduate & Non-Traditional Undergraduates) |
| March 10th-16th | Spring Break |
| April 18th | Good Friday – University Closed |
| May 3rd | Last Day to Move Out for Undergraduates (by noon) – Unless Involved With Commissioning(s)/Commencement |
| May 12th | Last Day to Move Out for Graduates, Non-Traditional Undergraduates, and Traditional Undergraduates (by noon) – Move-Out Date Only Applies to Traditional Undergraduates if Involved With Commissioning(s)/Commencement |
Once a student has been accepted to the university, they are eligible to apply for housing. Students who are enrolled as a full-time, on-campus student may apply for housing using StarRez. After navigating to the StarRez page, click login on the top right corner. Login using the student SSO login at the bottom of the page and input your Regent credentials. Once logged in using your Regent credentials, click Regent Application on the top of the webpage to apply for housing. Students will submit a $200 deposit at the time of application. The application and deposit are together in the same online form and can only be submitted/accepted online through StarRez. If you have issues filling out or submitting the housing application, please contact the Regent University Housing Office at studenthousing@regent.edu.
Regent Commons
Regent Commons, primarily for single undergraduate students (17-24), offers fully furnished apartment-style living with versatile floor plans, which range in size from a studio to four-bedroom suites. Enjoy wireless internet, all utilities included and amenities such as a 24-hour fitness center, courtesy washers and dryers, 24-hour security from Regent University Police Department (RUPD), and plenty of campus life activities. You’ll find easy access to nearby malls, restaurants and the spectacular oceanfront of Virginia Beach.
All traditional age (17-24) first-year freshmen taking classes on campus who live outside of a 25-mile radius of Regent campus are required to live on campus in Regent Commons. Campus housing is available mid-August to early May. Students beginning classes in the middle of a semester (Sessions B & D) may not move into student housing during this time; they may work with the Office of Residence Life for alternative solutions.
Included in the semester fee:
- All utilities (electricity and water).
- Wireless internet and a streaming service.
- Fully furnished apartments (Twin XL beds).
- Full-sized kitchens and appliances.
- Central air conditioning and heating system.
- Window blinds.
- 24-hour fitness center on the premises.
- Student meeting rooms.
- Outdoor grilling area/Volleyball court.
- Free laundry facilities.
- Student Housing Office on the premises.
- Activities available planned by Residence Life staff.
Regent Commons offers three different floor plans to residents.
You can see images of these rooms in the virtual tour by navigating to the Commons in the left menu.
1) How soon can I apply for housing?
Once a student has been accepted to the university, they are eligible to apply for housing. Students may apply for housing using StarRez. They will submit a $200 deposit at the time of application. The application and deposit are together in the same online form and can only be submitted/accepted online through StarRez.
2) What are the qualifications for living in Student Housing?
To be eligible for on-campus housing, a student must be enrolled full-time (undergraduate enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and graduate enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours) taking the majority of their credit hours on campus (as opposed to online).
Students with special circumstances or degree requirements should contact the Student Housing Office if they are not able to register for 9 credit hours on campus. (757.352.4890 | 800.373.5504 | studenthousing@regent.edu)
3) Are utilities included?
Yes. Wireless Internet, a streaming service, electricity, water, trash and sewage are included in the semester fee. (Please note that electricity is not included for residents in Phase II single occupancy housing assignments).
4) Are families with children eligible for Student Housing?
No. Regent Commons is for single undergraduate students between the ages of 17 and 24.
5) How far are the Student Housing complexes from the campus?
Regent Commons is located on campus.
6) Are there groceries and shopping nearby?
Several shopping centers near campus are easily accessible by automobile, public transportation and/or walking.
7) Does the university have storage areas available?
No. Currently the university does not have storage units available. However, several independent storage facilities are located in the immediate area (American Classic: 757.420.7676, www.americanclassicstorage.com).
8) Can I store my boat in the parking lot?
(Yes, we’ve been asked that question.) The parking lot is for motor vehicles only, which includes automobiles, motorcycles and pickup trucks. You may not park boats, trailers of any kind, mobile homes, campers, buses or trucks larger than three-quarter ton without prior consent of the Student Housing Office.
Inoperable vehicles or vehicles with expired registrations are not allowed to be parked on the property. Conducting major vehicle repairs in the parking lot is prohibited. Do not leave cars on jacks unattended.
As a courtesy to our residents in wheelchairs, we ask that you do not park your vehicle in a manner that would result in it protruding over the sidewalk.
9) What appliances are included in the apartment?
Each apartment has a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave (only in Commons), and dishwasher.
10) How long is the housing agreement? Is there a minimum or maximum time that I may occupy a space?
The Student Housing Agreement is for an entire academic year (fall and spring semesters – mid/late August to early May) with the exception of seniors graduating in December and new incoming students beginning classes in January. Students who choose to prematurely terminate their Housing Agreement will forfeit their $200 housing deposit and may be responsible for semester housing fees included on their original agreement.
Housing agreements for non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students run on a semester-by-semester basis. Housing agreements will automatically renew for the next academic period unless the student fills out a notice to vacate form.
11) Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed in student housing assignments or anywhere on the residential area premises. This includes guests staying in your housing assignment. Visitors would need to make other arrangements for their pets before visiting Student Housing. Fresh water aquariums are permitted, but limited to 5 gallons in size. Service animals and emotional support animals are permitted for those individuals who have registered them with Disability Services.
12) How many vehicles am I allowed to park in the complex?
Students are allowed to park one vehicle in the complex.
13) Do the apartments utilize a security service?
Regent Commons is locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and accessible by electronic key card. Campus Police and Residence Life Staff perform regular rounds of the buildings to ensure the safety of all students.
14) If I am visiting the area, can I tour a model?
The Commons Housing Office is an example of an apartment. In addition, we have floor plans you may view in the above tab labeled "Floor Plans". Due to the demand for student housing, we do not have a model apartment available, but tours may be scheduled through the Welcome Center by contacting 757.352.4837.
15) Do the apartments offer Internet access?
Yes. Wireless Internet access is included in the semester fee.
16) What about TV?
No. We do not offer Cable TV, but Regent Housing does offer a streaming service to all on-campus students.
17) Are new students guaranteed housing?
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is a limited amount of apartment units. We suggest submitting your housing application as soon as you are able to. While Housing Office Staff do their best to accommodate all incoming students, housing is not guaranteed.
18) How will the Student Housing Office staff communicate with me?
We prefer to communicate with prospective students by email or through their StarRez account, but please inform us if another method of communication would be more appropriate for you.
19) When will I find out if I am assigned an apartment?
Fall housing assignments are finalized in mid-July, and spring semester assignments are finalized in mid-December. Once your student’s housing assignment has been made, he or she may view it on their StarRez account.
20) Are special accommodations available for individuals with disabilities?
Yes. Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Services at 757.352.4485 or email them at disabilities@regent.edu regarding general disability accommodations as well as medical room requests. Please inform the Student Housing Office if you require any special accommodations as well.
21) Can I bring my own furniture?
No. Regent Commons is fully furnished. Additional furniture is not permitted. Students assigned to Phase II single occupancies may bring their own furniture, as those apartments are not furnished.
22) Is there a swimming pool?
No. We do not have a swimming pool in Student Housing.
23) Do I have to move out during the summer semester?
Summer semester housing is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in on-campus summer classes, working on campus, or participating in an academic internship affiliated with Regent University in the Virginia Beach area. Students who do not meet any of these criteria will be required to vacate their housing assignment in early May. Non-traditional and graduate students may remain in their housing assignments over the summer semester as long as they make the proper arrangements with the Housing Office.
24) Can we have overnight guests?
Yes. Residents may have guests of the same sex stay with them for no more than three nights in a 30-day period. Residents must fill out a guest authorization form for any guests staying overnight in their housing assignment.
25) Can my student loans pay for my student housing charges?
Yes, but this depends upon your financial aid. You should discuss this further with your financial aid counselor.
26) Where can I pay my semester fee?
You may pay your semester fee on campus at the Business Office (Administration Building, Room 134), or you may pay online with a credit card through Genisys (login to the MyRegent portal and click the Genisys logo).
27) Is there a place for bikes?
Yes. We have bicycle racks at various locations around the Commons.
Regent Village
Regent Village, also for singles, is generally reserved for traditional-age undergraduate students (17-24), non-traditional undergraduate students (ages 25-30), and graduate students (ages 17-30). Phase I in the Village is reserved for undergraduate students, and Phase II is typically reserved for non-traditional undergraduate students (ages 25-30) and graduate students (ages 17-30). The Regent Village offers the convenience of living near campus and the atmosphere of a more traditional neighborhood, plus spacious floor plans and multiple outdoor recreational areas. Meticulously maintained, these spacious apartments are fully furnished for traditional-age undergraduate students. Two-bedroom, two-bathroom or three-bedroom, two-bathroom furnished, roommate apartments are available for non-traditional undergraduate students (ages 25-30) and graduate students (ages 17-30). A free shuttle operates between Regent Village and the main campus. Other amenities include balconies/porches, a student lounge, a free laundry facility, basketball and volleyball courts, 24-hour security from Regent University Police Department (RUPD), refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, dishwasher, and sink, as well as internet – all included in housing fees.
Included in the semester fee:
- Spacious apartments (furnished and unfurnished options).
- Central air conditioning and heating system.
- Balconies/porches.
- Wall-to-wall carpeting.
- Window blinds.
- 3/4 mile to campus with free shuttle service to the University
- Student lounge and free laundry facilities.
- Basketball and Volleyball courts.
- 24-hour security service provided by Regent University Police Department (RUPD).
- Kitchens include refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal.
- All utilities included (except electricity for Phase II single occupancy residents).
Regent Village offers three different floor plans to residents.
1) How soon can I apply for housing?
All students may apply for housing through StarRez; the application will include a housing deposit. Regent University offers rolling housing applications. Students are welcome to apply for housing for any semester that is currently open on StarRez.
2) What are the qualifications for living in Student Housing?
An individual residing in Student Housing must be classified as a full-time student taking classes on campus (as opposed to online). During the academic calendar year, graduate students and non-traditional undergraduate students must be enrolled in two semesters out of three.
3) Are utilities included?
All utilities are included in the semester fee for traditional undergraduate students (17-24). Water, trash, sewage and electricity are included in the semester fee charges for double-occupancy apartments (furnished with roommates) for non-traditional and graduate students. Electricity, the only other utility, is not included in the semester fee for single occupancy student assigned units in Phase II. Students with single occupancy units are responsible for contacting Dominion Energy at 1.888.667.3000 after receiving a confirmation letter from Student Housing about their placement in housing to set up the electricity account in their name.
4) Are married students/families with children eligible for Student Housing?
No. The Regent University Village is only available for students that are single undergraduate or graduate students.
5) How far are the Student Housing complexes from the campus?
Regent Commons is located on campus. The Regent Village is approximately ¾ of a mile from main campus.
6) Are there grocery stores and shopping centers nearby?
Several shopping centers near campus are easily accessible by automobile, public transportation and/or walking. Regent University also offers a shuttle service for students to retrieve groceries and other necessities on certain days of the week to stores such as Aldi, Walmart, Target, etc. Learn more about the shuttle’s schedule here.
7) Does the university have storage areas available?
No. Currently the university does not have storage units available. However, several storage facilities are located in the immediate area (ex. American Classic: 757.420.7676, www.americanclassicstorage.com).
8) Can I store my boat in the parking lot?
The parking lot is for motor vehicles only, which includes automobiles, motorcycles and pick-up trucks. You may not park boats, trailers of any kind, mobile homes, campers, buses or trucks larger than three-quarter ton without prior consent from the Office of Residence Life.
Inoperable vehicles or vehicles with expired registrations/inspections are not allowed to be parked on the property. Conducting major vehicle repairs in the parking lot is prohibited. Do not leave cars on jacks unattended.
As a courtesy to our residents in wheelchairs, we ask that you do not park your vehicle in a manner that would result in it protruding over the sidewalk.
Please note that Regent University Campus Police (RUPD) routinely check parked vehicles in the Regent Village to ensure that they are inspected/register/have parking decals. Cars without these may be subject to being towed.
9) What appliances are included in the apartment?
Each apartment has a refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher and garbage disposal. Students are welcome to bring their own microwave for both Phase I and Phase II Village housing assignments.
10) How long is the student housing agreement? Is there a minimum or maximum time that a student may occupy a space?
For traditional undergraduate students, the student housing agreement exists on an academic year-long basis. For non-traditional/graduate students, the student housing agreement exists on a semester-to-semester basis. The student housing agreement automatically extends to the next semester for non-traditional undergraduate/graduate residents if they do not submit a notice to vacate by the appropriate date before the semester ending period.
The student housing agreement for traditional undergraduate students begins in August and ends in early May. For non-traditional undergraduate/graduate students, the ending periods are May 31, July 31 and December 31. Residents are required to either submit a request to terminate housing agreement form (traditional undergraduate students) or notice to vacate form (non-traditional undergraduate/graduate) before vacating student housing.
11) Are pets allowed?
Pets are not allowed in housing assignments or anywhere on the residential area premises. This includes guests staying in your apartment. Please advise visitors to make other arrangements for their pets before visiting Student Housing. Fresh water aquariums with fish are permitted, but limited to 5 gallons in size. Emotional support animals and service animals are allowed in Student Housing, but all animals must first be approved and registered through Disability Services (757.352.4485).
12) Does the Regent Village utilize a security service?
Security is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by Regent University Campus Police (RUPD).
13) If I am visiting the area, can I tour a model?
We welcome prospective students to stop by the Regent Village Housing Office for tours! Please give our Housing Office a call at 757.352.4895 to discuss what style of housing you are interested in looking at as well as dates available for tours.
14) Is transportation available between the Regent Village and main campus?
Yes. There is a shuttle service that provides transportation to students from Regent Village to campus and back.
15) Does the Regent Village offer Internet access?
Yes. The University has a contract with Cox communications to provide internet services in Regent Village. These services are inclusive within your student housing fees.
16) Are new students guaranteed housing?
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. With only 224 apartment units available in the Village, we generally run at 100 percent occupancy.
17) How will the Student Housing Office staff communicate with me?
We prefer to communicate with prospective students by email or through StarRez, but current and prospective students may also call our office everyday (excluding holidays/etc.) Monday through Friday at 757.352.4895. The Regent Village Housing Office is closed from 12 – 1 PM daily for lunch.
18) When will I find out if I am assigned an apartment?
Housing assignments are finalized for the fall semester by mid-July, the spring semester by mid-December, and the summer semester by early May. Please feel free to contact us if you have not received an assignment by the dates indicated. We do receive cancellations periodically.
19) Are special accommodations available for individuals with disabilities?
Yes. Students needing accommodations should contact the Office of Counseling and Disability Services at 757.352.4485 or email them at disabilities@regent.edu regarding general disability accommodations as well as medical room requests. Please inform the Student Housing Office if you require any special accommodations as well.
20) Can I bring my own furniture?
No. Apartments in the Regent Village come fully furnished. Additional furniture is not permitted. Mini-fridges that do not exceed 3.1 cubic feet may be brought with approval from the Regent Village Housing Staff. Students must email a picture of their mini-fridge to studenthousing@regent.edu to receive approval. Non-traditional undergraduate/graduate student single occupancy apartments are the only apartments that come unfurnished, so it is highly recommended that such students bring their own furniture.
21) Is there a swimming pool?
No. We do not have a swimming pool in either Regent University Student Housing facilities.
22) Do I have to move out during the summer semester?
Undergraduate students are required to move out over the summer semester unless they are working on campus, taking at least two on-campus courses, or completing Regent affiliated internships in the area throughout the summer semester. Non-traditional/graduate students are not required to move out over the summer semester, but students are required to fill out appropriate forms/notify Regent Village Housing Staff to be accounted for over the summer.
23) Can I have overnight guests?
Yes. Residents who will have guests staying overnight must fill out a guest authorization form. Guests may only stay for three consecutive nights a month. Also, if a guest is parking a vehicle in the Student Housing parking lot for more than one night, he or she must obtain a Temporary Student Housing Parking Permit from the Student Housing Office.
24) Can my student loans pay for my student housing charges?
Yes, but this depends upon your financial aid. Students are highly encouraged to discuss this further with Financial Aid prior to move in day either via email at finaid@regent.edu or telephone at 757.352.4125.
25) Where can I pay my housing deposit?
Students may fill out a housing application and pay their housing deposit using their StarRez account. For students needing to pay for tuition, housing and/or fees please coordinate with the Regent University Business Office at studentaccounts@regent.edu or by calling 757.352.4059.
26) Where can I pay my student housing fees?
You may pay your student housing fees at the Business Office (Administration Building, Room 134), or you may pay online with a credit card/electronic check through Genisys (login to your MyRegent portal, click the Genisys logo, and then click the Bill and Payment Center tab).
27) What furniture is included in the Regent Village graduate double-occupancy apartments?
For graduate students in Phase II apartments, the following is provided for furnished apartments: (2) queen beds, (2) desks, (2) desk chairs, (2) dresser drawers, (1) TV stand, drop leaf table and chairs, sofa, blinds, refrigerator/freezer, stove/oven, and dishwasher. All provided furniture and appliances cannot be removed from your housing assignment.
All first-time freshmen who live outside of a 25-mile radius of campus and are intending to study on campus full-time are required to live on campus. In order to receive guaranteed priority housing in the Commons residence halls, students must have the following steps completed by May 1.
We will still accept first-year freshmen applications after this deadline, however, we cannot guarantee housing in the Commons after May 1.
- Step 1: Must be an accepted student into Regent University
- Step 2: After acceptance is confirmed, must submit the combined online enrollment agreement and housing application and pay appropriate deposits online (if applicable)
Our goal is to ensure that all first-year freshmen receive guaranteed housing in the Commons, fully furnished apartments just steps from the heart of campus.
If you have any questions about your admissions application, call your Enrollment Counselor at 888.718.1222, email regentundergrad@regent.edu, or visit our Admissions page.
Please direct housing questions to the Housing Office at studenthousing@regent.edu, 800.373.5504 or 757.352.4890.
Students may formally appeal to live off campus, and exceptions will normally be granted for the following:
- Student lives with parent(s) or guardian(s) within 25 miles of Regent University. These students will be considered commuter students.
- Student is active duty military. Copy of military ID, activation papers or letter from recruiter will be required.
- Student is attending Regent on a part-time basis, defined as less than 12 credit hours a semester, or attending online only.
- Student is married, engaged, or pregnant. A copy of marriage certificate, wedding announcement, or medical documentation will be required.
- Student has financial limitations. If the student is independent and receives no support from parents; or in the event of loss of employment by a supporting parent, a letter from the parent stating such will be required. Other financial considerations must include a signed release permitting Regent Student Services office to review the student’s financial aid status and a written budget comparing costs, including utilities, cable, internet, telephone and rent.
- Student has an existing medical condition that would be aggravated if the student lived in university housing. A letter from a physician verifying condition will be required.
- Student has other compelling reason to reside off campus. A detailed written explanation will be required.
All appeals must be in writing using the University Housing Appeal Form along with all supporting documents. This form must be submitted to the Academic Advising Office no later than May 1. Students will be notified within 10 business days whether the appeal has been approved or denied, or if more information is needed. Submission of an appeal does NOT release the student from his or her obligations to the University, nor are all appeals automatically approved. Please plan accordingly.
Transfer students (age 24 and under) who are intending to study on campus full time and desire to live on campus are invited to submit a combined enrollment agreement and housing application to reserve a spot in the Commons residence halls. Priority is given to first-time freshmen, but transfer students are assigned apartments on a first-come, first-served basis. Please submit your combined enrollment agreement and housing application soon after your acceptance to reserve your room in the Commons. Housing notifications will be sent by July 1. If you do not receive a spot in the Commons, visit our off-campus housing listings, provided below, for nearby rooms and/or apartments to rent. Please note, transfer students are not required to live on campus, and there is no guaranteed housing deadline for transfer students. In order to apply for housing, please follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Must be an accepted student into Regent University
- Step 2: After acceptance is confirmed, must submit the combined enrollment agreement and housing application and pay appropriate deposits online (if applicable).
If you have any questions about your admissions application, call your Enrollment Counselor at 888.718.1222, email regentundergrad@regent.edu, or visit our Transfer Students Admissions page.
Please direct housing questions to the Housing Office at studenthousing@regent.edu, 800.373.5504 or 757.352.4890.
General Forms
The listing of rental units on this site is a service to local rental property owners and Regent University students, faculty, and staff. Rental property owners are responsible for reporting information fairly and accurately, and Regent University cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of such information. Inclusion of any property or rental unit on this website does not constitute, and shall not be construed or reported as (1) an endorsement or approval by Regent University of any particular roommate, or of the landlord, its properties, or its business practices, or (2) a warranty or representation by Regent University as to the quality, safety, or other features of such property and/or its owners or management agent(s). Regent University expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise with regard to such property, or rental units, or roommate postings, or with regard to disputes between landlords and tenants, or between roommates, concerning such property or rental units. All prospective tenants are encouraged to exercise their own good judgment when evaluating a prospective rental unit, roommate, or landlord.
At Regent, safety is a priority. That’s why we have our own Regent University Police Department (RUPD), dedicated to protecting students, faculty and staff. These armed law enforcement officers monitor the campus and possess the same powers under the law as city police officers.
Virginia Beach is known for its high level of safety. Ranked a Top 10 Safest Cities Over 200,000 by Law Street Media, our campus police provide an added level of protection by offering:
- Campus-wide video surveillance and vehicle and foot patrols — 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- On-campus emergency call boxes and house telephones, located throughout campus, immediately connects you to the dispatch center where officers are ready to assist.
- Security escorts to your car and dorm, if requested.
- Emergency and weather alerts through Regent’s text and email notification system.
- Confidentiality through Regent’s Anonymous Crime Report system.
Regent Safe App
The free Regent Safe app is an emergency communication tool between the campus community and RUPD. It offers three major features, backed by a robust geo-mapping feature:
- Mobile BlueLight – Members of the Regent community can tap the button to simultaneously send their location to and call university police, RUPD will then receive your location in real time.
- Virtual Walk Home – Use this feature to let RUPD know where you're traveling, so they can keep an eye on you. University police will be able to monitor your progress to your end destination.
- Friend Walk – App users can send real time location to a contact or local police with an emergency button in case of crisis.
The Regent Safe app by RAVE also includes a Chat with University Police and Report a Tip feature, as well as links to safety awareness tips, emergency procedures and other campus safety resources.
Download Regent Safe: App Store | Google Play
Campus Police Chief
Contact Campus Police
Emergencies: 757.226.2911
Nonemergencies: 757.226.2075
“RUPD is committed to integrity, honor, leadership, excellence and professionalism. We enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and University Policy & Procedures, with an emphasis on exemplifying Christian character.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Once a student has been accepted to the university, they are eligible to apply for housing. Students may apply for housing using StarRez. They will submit a $200 deposit at the time of application. The application and deposit are together in the same online form and can only be submitted/accepted online through StarRez.
To be eligible for on-campus housing, a student must be enrolled full-time (undergraduate enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and graduate enrolled in a minimum of 9 credit hours) taking the majority of their credit hours on campus (as opposed to online).
Students with special circumstances or degree requirements should contact the Student Housing Office if they are not able to register for 9 credit hours on campus.
Yes. Wireless Internet, a streaming service, electricity, water, trash and sewage are included in the semester fee. (Please note that electricity is not included for residents in Phase II single occupancy housing assignments).
Each apartment has a refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave (only in Commons), and dishwasher. Village residents are welcome to bring their own microwave.
Regent Commons is locked 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and accessible by electronic key card. The Regent Village is secured by Campus Police 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Campus Police and Residence Life Staff perform regular rounds of the buildings to ensure the safety of all students.
Regent Commons is located on campus. The Regent Village is approximately ¾ of a mile from main campus.
Several shopping centers near campus are easily accessible by automobile, public transportation and/or walking. In addition, Regent provides a complimentary shuttle service on campus, which includes store runs. Learn more about the shuttle’s schedule here.
The Student Housing Agreement for undergraduate students is for an entire academic year (fall and spring semesters – mid/late August to early May) with the exception of seniors graduating in December and new incoming students beginning classes in January. Students who choose to prematurely terminate their Housing Agreement will forfeit their $200 housing deposit and may be responsible for semester housing fees included on their original agreement.
Housing agreements for non-traditional undergraduate and graduate students run on a semester-by-semester basis. Housing agreements will automatically renew for the next academic period unless the student fills out a notice to vacate form.
The university does not have storage units available. However, several independent storage facilities are located in the immediate area (American Classic: 757.420.7676).
No. Regent Commons is for single undergraduate students between the ages of 17 and 24. The Regent Village is only for single non-traditional (ages 25-30) or graduate students (ages 17-30).
Yes. We have bicycle racks at various locations around the Commons and Village.
(Yes, we’ve been asked that question.) The parking lot is for motor vehicles only, which includes automobiles, motorcycles and pickup trucks. You may not park boats, trailers of any kind, mobile homes, campers, buses or trucks larger than three-quarter ton without prior consent of the Student Housing Office.
Inoperable vehicles or vehicles with expired registrations are not allowed to be parked on the property. Conducting major vehicle repairs in the parking lot is prohibited. Do not leave cars on jacks unattended.
As a courtesy to our residents in wheelchairs, we ask that you do not park your vehicle in a manner that would result in it protruding over the sidewalk.
Pets are not allowed in student housing assignments or anywhere on the residential area premises. This includes guests staying in a housing assignment. Visitors would need to make other arrangements for their pets before visiting Student Housing. Fresh water aquariums are permitted but limited to 5 gallons in size. Service animals and emotional support animals are permitted for those individuals who have registered them with Disability Services.
The Commons Housing Office is an example of an apartment. In addition, we have floor plans you may view in the above tabs. Due to the demand for student housing, we do not have a model apartment available, but tours may be scheduled through the Welcome Center by calling 757.352.4837. Regent Village Housing tours may be set up, based upon availability, by calling 757.352.4890.
Yes. Wireless internet access is included in the semester fee.
No. We do not offer Cable TV, but Regent Housing does offer a streaming service to all on-campus students.
Yes. The Regent Ordinary does offer meal plans. Students may sign up for meal plans using their StarRez account.
On-campus housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Apartment units are limited. We suggest submitting your housing application as soon as you are able to. While Housing Office staff do their best to accommodate all incoming students, housing is not guaranteed.
We prefer to communicate with prospective students by email or through their StarRez account, but please inform us if another method of communication would be more appropriate for them.
Fall housing assignments are finalized in mid-July, and spring semester assignments are finalized in mid-December. Once your student’s housing assignment has been made, he or she may view it on their StarRez account.
Yes. Students with disabilities should contact the Office of Disability Services at 757.352.4485 or email them at disabilities@regent.edu regarding general disability accommodations as well as medical room requests. Please inform the Student Housing Office if you require any special accommodations as well.
Regent Commons and Regent Village are fully furnished, and additional furniture is not permitted. Students assigned to Phase II single occupancies may bring their own furniture, as those apartments are not furnished.
We do not have a swimming pool in Student Housing.
Summer semester housing is available to undergraduate students who are enrolled in on-campus summer classes, working on campus, or participating in an academic internship affiliated with Regent University in the Virginia Beach area. Students who do not meet any of these criteria will be required to vacate their housing assignment in early May. Non-traditional and graduate students may remain in their housing assignments over the summer semester as long as they make the proper arrangements with the Housing Office.
Yes. Residents may have guests of the same sex stay with them for no more than three nights in a 30-day period. Residents must fill out a guest authorization form for any guests staying overnight in their housing assignment.
Yes, but this depends upon your student’s financial aid. He or she should discuss this further with their advisor.
You may pay the semester fee on campus at the Business Office (Administration Building, Room 134), or you may pay online with a credit card through Genisys (login to the MyRegent portal and click on Genisys link).