General Information:
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Founded in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of The College of William and Mary
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Became an independent institution in 1962; gained university status in 1969
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Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
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Best Southeastern College by Princeton Review
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Top 15 for Global Management M.B.A. by Entrepreneur
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Top 100 graduate School of Education by U.S. News & World Report
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25 SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award Winners
Facts & Figures
http://www.odu.edu/fusion/about/campus_facts.shtml
Academics
At Old Dominion University studies are designed to help you bring your talents, your ideas and your goals to life. You gain knowledge and experience in classrooms and facilities with the latest teaching technologies, and through internships with global industries. Learning at ODU doesn't end in the classroom -- our faculty engage the modern mind with real-world puzzles and cutting-edge solutions.
Academic Colleges
College of Arts & Letters
Welcome to the College of Arts and Letters. We are the largest academic college in the university, with over 190 faculty and approximately 5000 majors. And because we deliver the greater portion of general education courses, our faculty touch the lives of every ODU student. We take great pride in our work, and we take seriously our responsibility to educate and shape the lives of these students. The College offers a cross-section of majors: in the humanities, the creative arts, and the social sciences. Such academic diversity nurtures the kind of intellectual energy that produces cutting-edge research and outstanding teaching. Our institutes and centers encourage interdisciplinary exchanges among faculty and students alike; and they foster the critical thinking skills that all students need to ensure success in the global marketplace.
College of Business and Public Administration
From the University's inception in 1930, the study of business has been a popular curriculum. When the first bachelor's degrees were awarded in 1956, fourteen of the fifteen degrees were to students with a concentration in business. In 1961, the School of Business was established, the first autonomous school on campus. The graduate program began in 1964 with the master of business administration degree. In August 1986, when the Department of Urban Studies and Public Administration was transferred from the School of Arts and Letters, the official designation became the College of Business and Public Administration. The Graduate School of Business and Public Administration administers the graduate programs of the College. Graduate degrees in business administration, accounting, economics, public administration, and urban studies are offered.
Darden College of Education
The Darden College of Education is committed to excellence in teaching, scholarly activities, and service. Within the context of a diverse student body and faculty, the college strives to achieve its goals of excellence by meeting the educational needs of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and world. The College excels through the achievement of national and international prominence in the disciplines of the college and through the preparation of outstanding educators, leaders and professionals.
Frank Batten College of Engineering & Technology
The Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology at Old Dominion University offers an engineering education that takes advantage of the unique characteristics of the Hampton Roads area and of the University. Consequently, an engineering education at Old Dominion has a number of distinct advantages.
The College of Health Sciences will provide leadership in healthcare by offering excellent educational experiences in a quality learning environment to facilitate the development of competent, caring health professionals; by generating knowledge through inquiry and discovery; and by engaging in lifelong learning, professional. and community service.
College of Sciences
The College of Sciences is providing undergraduate and graduate programs of the highest quality. Our objective is to continue creating and maintaining a strong academic environment where students can learn and discover. The College is focused on both teaching and research and we very much value and favor both. Our undergraduate programs are designed to provide to the students an exceptional academic experience, to prepare them for an increasingly competitive workplace, and to encourage their creativity and innovation. Our majors have the opportunity to pursue undergraduate research and participate in an internship in their field of study. Both provide a substantial exposure to the real world and very important competitive advantages for their future careers.
The Honors College offers Old Dominion University undergraduates the benefits of a small liberal arts college within the framework of a large, research-intensive university.
Campus Life
If you’ve never been on our campus, we’re confident that you will be impressed with what you see. From University Village to the Cyber Café to the tree-lined walkways, our 188-acre campus possesses a beauty that is rarely seen in metropolitan college campuses. Additionally, Old Dominion operates higher education centers in Hampton, Virginia Beach, and Portsmouth and a thriving distance learning network.
Housing/ First Year Living
Starting out as a first-year student is a big step, but have no fear! Housing & Residence Life is fully prepared to help make your transition as smooth as possible. As a first-year student living on campus, we are pleased to offer you a variety of living options. Below you will find links to our first-year residence halls so you can begin to make your choices of where you would like to start your college career!
http://studentaffairs.odu.edu/housing/communities/first_year/
Student Organizations
The Office of Student Activities and Leadership is responsible for the management of over 200 student organizations. This includes honorary, political, professional, religious, service, governing, and special interest groups. Student organizations are designed to help you develop your leadership and interpersonal skills.
Student Activity Directory:
https://salmon.ts.odu.edu/ultradev/cocurriculartrans/OrgInfo.asp
Study Abroad Information
Old Dominion University encourages all students to consider studying abroad for a summer, semester, or full year as part of their academic experience. Study abroad can enhance any major by challenging students to adapt to a new academic system and to infuse their studies with a global perspective. In addition, the culture and language learning opportunities which are offered by study abroad are unparalleled.
http://www.odu.edu/ao/oip/studyabroad/
Athletics
Financial Aid/ Scholarships
Over half the students attending ODU get financial help from one source or another, including federal and state grants, scholarships, educational loans, or through college work-study programs.
Scholarships are another source of financial assistance. If you're interested in finding out if you qualify, you'll have to get your application to us by December 1 for freshman Fall Admission (March 15 for transfer) and submit an essay. There are several different types of scholarships available:
Merit-based Scholarships
Based on academic performance and a student should have at least a 3.4 to be competitive as well as a 1200 SAT and/or 26 ACT.
Endowed Scholarships
Available from private donors. Each donor establishes the requirements.
Need-based Scholarships
Offered in the form of a grant which is based on your financial need. For more information please go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ and fill out the FAFSA form.
Scholarships from an Outside Agency
Usually a result of contests, competitions, or tests.The following websites can provide you with more information: http://www.fastweb.com/ & http://www.collegeboard.org/
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