How to Obtain an ODU Email Account

An ODU email account is absolutely necessary for an officially enrolled ODU student, especially for a student who takes online courses. Both the user name and the password are needed to enter related web sites such as Blackboard that offers online courses.

Step 1. Got to the ODU homepage: http://www.odu.edu/, and click on Current Students

Step 2. Under Campus Life section, click on Email Account Log In

Step 3. Click on Request New Email or Lan Account.

Step 4. Click on OK to proceed.

Step 5. Click on Activate MIDAS Account to obtain a new email account.Then following directions to fill in your name, student ID, birth date, ... as required.