Frequently Asked Questions

Contacting ODU Police

What is the University's main telephone number?

The Campus Switchboard number is 757-683-3000. The switchboard operates from 8AM to 5PM Eastern time, Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays.

What is the telephone number of the Old Dominion University Police Department?

The Police Department can be reached 24 hours a day, everyday, by calling 757-683-4000 (3-4000 from a campus phone)

What is the telephone number to the Police Department's Detective Division?

To reach the Detective Division, call 757-683-3492. The Detective Division offices are located at 4516 Monarch Way Norfolk, VA 23508.

What is the telephone number for the City of Norfolk Police, Fire and Paramedical Service?

In case of emergency, dial 911. For non-emergency assistance, call the Norfolk Police Department at 757-441-5610

What is the telephone number for the Student Escort Service?

The Student Escort Service can be reached by calling 683-3477 (3-3477 from a campus phone) between the hours of 5:30PM and 12:30AM everyday during the Spring and Fall semesters. The escort service does not operate during the summer or during semester breaks. For more information, visit the Student Escort Service page on our web site.

How do I report a crime or suspicious activity on campus?

To report a crime, suspicious activity or an emergency, call 683-4000 (3-4000 from a campus phone) or pick up the receiver on one of the red emergency telephones located in the hallways of campus buildings.When you call, give the Dispatcher your name, your location, the nature of your call, where the incident occurred, and any descriptive information you observed about individuals or vehicles involved in the incident. You may also make an anonymous report by completing our Silent Witness Form.

What is the purpose and locations of the Campus Call Boxes?

The call boxes can be used to request assistance, report an emergency, or to report suspicious activity. Call boxes can be found at the following locations on the campus and in the surrounding communities:

• Lot # 1 - In the 5200 block of Hampton Boulevard. There are two call boxes in this area. One is in the middle of the parking lot, the other is near the Larchmont Tennis Couts at the east end of the lot.
• Lot # 39 - On the side walk near the east entrance to the parking lot.
• Lot # 42 - Behind Whitehurst Hall and the Powhatan Apartment complex. There are two call boxes in this area. One near the Sailing Center and Volleyball Pit, the other on the sidewalk behind and between the two residence halls.
• Lot # 55 - Across the street from the Soccer Field on 43rd Street.
• Village 1
• Village 2
• Village 3
• Monarch Way 1
• Monarch Way 2
• Spong Hall
• Ireland House
• Virginia House

How do I apply for a position as a Student Escort?

You can stop by the Police Department, located at 4516 Monarch Way after 5:30PM, and ask to speak to the Student Escort Coordinator, or call 683-3477 to request an application.