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"A Vision for The Transformative University"

President John R. Broderick presented the annual State of the University Address before an audience of over 1000 Tuesday morning, August 24.

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GreenHouse

A team of Old Dominion and Hampton University students is one of 20 international teams competing in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon, to design, build and operate the most affordable, attractive, effective and energy-efficient solar-powered house.

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My Solution...

Meet the ODU researchers who are solving today's pressing challenges.

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Open for Business

The ODU Business Gateway connects businesses with our world-class faculty and innovative technologies to help solve problems, expand capabilities & create new ventures.

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24/7/365. CMC is on the Job

ODU students get a head start on their careers through ODU's innovative and award-winning Career Management Center.

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Hit the Roads...

From the cosmopolitan flair of Norfolk to the sandy shores of Virginia Beach and the historic walks of Williamsburg, Hampton Roads is a rich place to explore.

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Community Partner

Old Dominion University students, faculty and staff are engaged in a wide range of service and research activities that benefit our neighbors, region, state and the world. The ODU community volunteers more than 100,000 hours of service to nearly 800 organizations each year.

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Vote for Big Blue!

Cast your vote to make Big Blue the Capital One Mascot of the Year.

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Closing the Gap

Old Dominion University was cited by the non-profit Education Trust in its report, "Big Gaps, Small Gaps," for its successful graduation rates for minority students. The group noted ODU's 56% six-year graduation rate for African Americans, which tops the national average.

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Future Students

Undergraduate

Become a part of our diverse student body learning alongside award-winning faculty with 70 undergraduate programs to choose from.

Graduate

Graduate students engage in small classes, with each of our graduate programs offering challenging courses and excellent research opportunities.

Non-Degree

ODU offers non-degree admission for visiting students, or those interested in licensure, to further education without committing to a degree program

Continuing Ed

Career certificates, courses, seminars, workshops and camps designed for lifetime learners whose goals range from career advancement to quality of life improvement

Distance Learning

From nearly 50 interactive locations, with other delivery modes including online, CD-ROM, and video streaming

Transfer

ODU offers guaranteed admission to qualified applicants from community colleges in Virginia

Military

Approximately 25% of ODU students are military affiliated. We host extremely active programs to prepare young men and women to be officers.

International

ODU offers a globally active faculty, strong support services, a large and diverse international community, and accessible opportunities to study, intern and serve abroad.

Accessibility

ODU aims to assist all students with disabilities in the pursuit of their educational objectives in a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-reliance.

Academics

In classrooms packed with 21st century technology, our world-class faculty engage the modern mind.

Life @ ODU

Your individuality is valued at ODU! Our community is as diverse as you are, so make yourself at home at ODU.

Modern Minds

Meet some of your peers and find out just what kind of ODU student you can be.

Next Steps

Set the tone to be a stellar student. ODU provides you with the tools necessary for success from the moment you're here.

By the Numbers

200
Student organizations on campus
163
Nationalities and cultures of ODU students, faculty and staff
68
Mind expanding bachelor's degrees

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