Program Details
Program Details

Program Details

B.A. in English

Bachelor of Arts
Regent University

Transfer Guides are designed to maximize transfer credit as students complete their associate degree at the community college before transferring to the bachelor's degree program. If you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college. The following Transfer Guide(s), applicable to this program, are available in the Resource Center. If there is a program-specific Transfer Guide and a general or general studies Transfer Guide, you are advised to follow the program-specific Transfer Guide. Please see your community college advisor for assistance in selecting the best pathway.

You’ve got goals. And you want a program that gives you the skills to achieve them. Regent’s Bachelor of Arts in English studies effective communication strategies in business, media, ministry, teaching, and more. You can develop a strong foundation in English literature, composition, professional writing, and teaching at middle school and high school levels—all presented from a Christian worldview.


Program Overview & Guidance
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Program Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree
Considerations When Selecting Courses

  • Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year
  • Connect with an advisor at your community college and Regent University within your first year
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses
Doing More With Your Degree
Program Successes & Highlights
Program Credit Requirements
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Applicable Admissions Agreements
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The table below lists admissions agreements between Regent University and partner institutions that may guarantee admission to this program if you meet the required criteria. Click on the title name of the agreement to view a summary of those criteria.

Institution Name Type Title
Blue Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Central Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Danville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Gateway Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Eastern Shore Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Germanna Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Brightpoint Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Laurel Ridge Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Mountain Empire Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
New River Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Northern Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Paul D. Camp Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Patrick & Henry Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Piedmont Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Rappahannock Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Southside Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Southwest Virginia Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Tidewater Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Peninsula Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Highlands Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Virginia Western Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System
Wytheville Community College GAA Transfer Agreement with Guaranteed Admission between Regent University and the Virginia Community College System

You can view the full text of these Agreements in the Resource Center

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
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Transfer Guidance Element What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit policy. Regent with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major.

Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School Transfer students with an Associate in Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.) or Associate of Arts & Sciences (A.A.S.) degree who meet the minimum requirements for admission will receive transfer credit for all eligible courses subject to normal transfer credit polic. Students with a qualifying associates will have all general education requirements waived except for Regent-specific foundational courses, general education courses specified by their major or required as prerequisites for courses in their major.
Credit for Prior Learning Regent accepts CLEP, AP, IB, DSST, Excelsior Exams, and select Industry Certifications .
Did You Know That...
  • Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree?
  • Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Regent University
College Level Information
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Transfer Center
Visit our transfer site for more information
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Transfer Admission Application
Transfer Students - Apply Here
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Transfer Student Aid
Financial Aid for Transfer Students
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Number of Transfer Students
1403
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
51% of transfer students accepted with an average GPA range of 2.5-3.0.
College Fit Guidance What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me? Regent University's 13,000 students are studying on its 70-acre campus in Virginia Beach, VA., and online around the world. The university offers associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from a Christian perspective in 150+ areas of study.
Transfer Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
First Year Student Catalog Year Catalog year is determined by first semester of attendance.
Applying for Guaranteed Admissions Students may contact the Office of Admissions directly for questions and direction related to transfer credit.
Where Can This Degree Transfer
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This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution Title Degree Award Name Award Level Delivery Mode
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in English, Major in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in English, Major in English, Concentration in LiteratureBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Christopher Newport UniversityBachelor of Arts in English, Major in English, Concentration in WritingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Eastern Mennonite UniversityBachelor of Arts EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Hollins UniversityBA in English and Creative WritingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
James Madison UniversityBachelor of Arts, Major in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University English BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Longwood University English: Secondary Teaching Licensure BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in English EducationBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Roanoke CollegeBachelor of Arts in Literary StudiesBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of LynchburgBA in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Batten UniversityBachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Mary Baldwin UniversityBachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Online, Hybrid
George Mason UniversityEnglish, BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Norfolk State UniversityBachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
William & MaryEnglish - Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Old Dominion UniversityEnglish-BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in English:Creative WritingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
University of Mary WashingtonBA in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bridgewater CollegeEnglish Major - BABachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Shenandoah UniversityBachelor of Arts EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in English - LiteratureBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in English - Pre-LawBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Bluefield UniversityBA in English - WritingBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Ferrum CollegeB.S. in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person, Hybrid
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in English: Creative Writing emphasisBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Fine Arts in English: Creative Writing emphasisBachelorBachelor of Fine Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph CollegeBachelor of Arts in English: Literature emphasisBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Commonwealth UniversityEnglish, Bachelor of ArtsBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Averett UniversityBachelor of Arts in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Emory & Henry UniversityEnglish Literature (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Randolph-Macon CollegeEnglish (BA)BachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBA in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Radford UniversityBS in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Science4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in English in Creative WritingBachelorBachelor of Arts in English4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in English in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts in English4-YearIn-Person
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityBachelor of Arts in English in Technical and Scientific CommunicationBachelorBachelor of Arts in English4-YearIn-Person
The University of Virginia's College at WiseBachelor of Arts in English, Major in EnglishBachelorBachelor of Arts4-YearIn-Person
Careers Where This Degree Applies
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O*Net Code Name Description Parent
25-1123.00English Language and Literature Teachers, PostsecondaryTeach courses in English language and literature, including linguistics and comparative literature. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
43-9081.00Proofreaders and Copy MarkersRead transcript or proof type setup to detect and mark for correction any grammatical, typographical, or compositional errors. Excludes workers whose primary duty is editing copy. Includes proofreaders of braille.Office and Administrative Support Occupations
25-2031.00Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical EducationTeach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Cost To Complete
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