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SERVICES FOR ODU STUDENTS

  • Academic Advising and Enrollment Servies
    Advising includes pre-major and select major advising as well as admissions and registration assistance.
  • Testing Services
    Writing Exit Exam is given on regular university schedule.
    Educational Accessibility Testing and Accommodations.
  • Class Reserve Instructional Materials
    Professors may place supplementary materials that students can sign out and/or use in the Learning Commons (such as photocopied material, books, videos, etc).  We conveniently have viewing stations for DVDs and VHS tapes.
  • Distance Learning Library Services Handbook
    If you need academic journal articles or books for a research paper visit the Learning Commons desk to pick up the latest edition of the handbook.  You can also use the many services available at www.lib.odu.edu.  
  • Mace and Crown Newspaper
    The latest copy of the ODU student newspaper, The Mace and Crown, is available in the Learning Commons.
  • Monarch Student Identification Cards
    Please see a Learning Commons staff member to have your photo taken for your University ID card.  You will need your UIN (university identification number) and a picture ID.  In 7 to 10 days your Monarch ID card should be available for pick up at the Learning Commons desk.
  • ODU Interlibrary Loan Materials
    Students and faculty can have reserved books from the ODU Perry Library sent to the Learning Commons for pick-up.
  • ODU Library Book Return
    All books checked out from the ODU Perry Library can be dropped off in the book return box in  the Learning Commons.
  • Student Computer Lab and OCCS Consultant
    Networked computer stations and an on-site computer lab assistant are available to assist you with all your computer account needs.
  • Student Copier
    A copier is available in the front of the Learning Commons. Copies are 20 cents each.
  • Telecourse Drop Off and Pick Up
    Telecourse assignment cover sheets are located in the classrooms and in the Learning Commons.  Drop off all telecourse work in the convenient slot at the Learning Commons desk.  Also, returned work will be delivered to your class or you can pick it up at the Learning Commons desk.
  • Telecourse Class Review
    Students who unavoidably miss a class or need to review a lecture can view their class on a computer in the Learning Commons during our normal operating hours of Monday through Friday, 8am to 10pm, and Saturday, 8am to 5:30pm.  Headphones are provided, but you may bring your own headphones if you prefer.
    ****Remember that interaction with your instructor is a large part of the learning process and that some instructors prohibit viewing recorded class sessions.  Viewing a recording should primarily be a review strategy or a last resort if you must miss a class.