Old Dominion University
Old Dominion University, located in the coastal city of Norfolk, is Virginia's entrepreneurial-minded doctoral research university with more than 24,000 students, rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, and initiatives that contribute $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy.
Accepts first-year applicationsSouthPublicUrbanLarge (15,000+)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Traditional freshman applicants are typically under the age of 21 and currently enrolled in high school or have graduated from high school within the last two years and have not attended any regionally accredited college or university (not to include dual enrollment).
Transfer
Transfer applicants have attended a regionally accredited college or university after graduating from high school or receiving a GED.
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Additional information
All applicants are automatically considered for scholarships and more than $200 million is offered annually in financial aid packages.
Visit us
ODU features a variety of ways to explore the University. Campus tours are led by student ambassadors and last about two hours. Allow about five hours for our Open Houses, held several times throughout the fall and spring and take a more comprehensive view of ODU and what it takes to be a Monarch. First Fridays feature an in-depth look at several Colleges including Science, Engineering and Health Sciences and are held from 2 to 4 p.m.