Students will schedule a move-in appointment via the Housing Portal. Move-in week will begin Tuesday, August 22nd until Thursday, August 24th. There will be a select number of time slots per building each day.
Sign ups start early August. Students will receive an email, notifying them that the sign up process has begun. Appointments will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, please check your ODU email.
If your anticipated date of arrival differs from your selected movein appointment, please notify HRL of this at housing@odu.edu prior to your arrival. Students who do not notify HRL that they are not attending the University are financially responsible for the room.
Talk with your roommate(s) about what shared items to bring, and pack light!
Pack
Inform your friends and family of your new campus address
(See pages 27-28).
Love Where You Live
Share photos of your MoveIn day using the hashtag #LovewhereyouliveODU.
Plan to attend your first mandatory floor meeting on 08/27 at 7 p.m. Here, you’ll be introduced to community standards, leadership opportunities, and much more!
Connect with your roommate(s)/suitemate(s) by opting in to share your directory information in the housing portal.
During your designated check-in time, you will pick up your room key. You must have your ODU ID card in order to receive your room key. Check in is at Chartway Arena.
While you’re on campus, remember that ODU’s dining facilities will be open and available for you to enjoy!
Most residential communities will have designated unloading unloading zone, where you will be able to unload and move directed to relocate your vehicle to a parking location for the
Need a break? Cool off at one of our designated cooling stations in each community.
Plan to bring a hand truck to assist with moving in. Communities with elevators: Dominion, England, France, Owens, Virginia, and Whitehurst.
unloading zones. Individuals directing traffic will guide you to the move your belongings to your room. After unloading, you will be the day.
The following is a short list of suggested popular items to pack for your new residential space.
*Please note: Only one appliance (i.e. refrigerator OR microwave) is allowed per room (Excluding Rogers, Gresham and Whitehurst communities). Please plan with your roommate.
Towels
Washcloths
Bath mat
Bathrobe
Caddy
Toilet paper
Personal products
Laundry basket
Mini-Fridge (up to 4.3 cubic ft.)
Microwave*
Dishes
Cups/mugs
Utensils
Snacks
Coffee maker (with auto shutoff)
Laptop
Calculator
Desk lamp
Thumb drive
Textbooks
Notebooks
Pens/pencils
Bookbags
Sticky notes
Highlighters
TV/DVD player
Cell phone
Headphones
Game console
Camera
Batteries
Surge protectors
TV coaxial cable (10ft+)
HDMI cable
Ethernet cable
BEDDING
Extra long twin sheets
Extra long twin blankets
Pillows
Pillow cases
Mattress pad
ODU ID
Drivers license
Medical insurance card
Bank cards
Financial aid information
Prescription medication
Over-the-counter medication
First aid kit
Flashlight
Umbrella/rain gear
YOUR ROOM
Area rug
Posters
Plants
Photo albums
Full length mirror
Hangers
CLEAN
Sponges
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaner
Vacuum
Paper towels
Trash bags
Hand Sanitizer
PPE (Mask, gloves, etc.)
• All electrical appliances with exposed heating elements
• Extension cords and multi-outlet plugs (must be a UL1363 approved power strip with a 15 amp circuit breaker)
• Electronic Personal Assistance Mobility Devices (including Scooters electronic bikes and Hover Boards)
• Candles, incense, torches, and other objects with open flames or heating elements
• Halogen lamps, lava lamps, and strobe lights
• Live cut trees
• Air Fryers
• Major appliances (such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers)
• Toaster and convection ovens – (Only permissible in apartment communities)
• Air conditioners (unless provided by the university)
• Bean bag furniture
• Liquid and air-filled furniture
• Lofts, platforms, and bed risers
MISCELLANEOUS
• Pets (except for fish in a ≤10 gallon tank)
• Darts and dart boards
• Motorcycles and other internal combustion engines inside or adjacent to buildings
• Aerials, masts, and other shortwave radio transmitting
• Multiple strands of decorative lights (no more than three stranded lights, must be UL approved, and not enclosed)
• Air fresheners with built-in outlets
• Electric blankets
• Items covering or hanging from smoke detectors
• Gas or charcoal grills, propane tanks, charcoal, and other flammable materials
• LED lights that are secured onto the walls
• Space heaters (unless provided by the university)
• Mini-fridges larger than 4.4 cubic ft.
• Deep fryers
• Welding equipment
• Exposed cooking elements (Only permissible in apartment communities)
• Decals, metal signs, and stickers adhered to university property
• Items hanging from ceilings
equipment as it interferes with WiFi in the building
• Barbells and Weights > 10lbs. and exercise equipment attached to door frames/walls
• Electric bikes, skate boards and hoverboards
For more information on prohibited items, please refer to the Student Reference: Housing and Dining Contract (page 81), the Community Living Standards (page 89), and Other Policies (page 95). Please see the ODU Gun and Weapon Regulation for more details. “Weapon” does not mean knives used for domestic purposes, pen or folding knives with blades less than three inches in length, or box cutters and utility knives kept or carried for use in accordance with the purpose intended by the original seller.
WEAPONS
• Firearms
• Fireworks
Get started by choosing your Monarch Experience from the options listed. There are Monarch Experience opportunities throughout the summer and academic year!
Explore the over 300 student organizations that ODU has to offer. These organizations aim to provide students an opportunity to expand their growth and learning through leadership, service, and socializing with a diverse group of peers.
LLCs provide students the opportunity to live and engage with other students who have similar curricular and academic interests. [Requires summer registration].
Residence Hall Association (RHA) is an active organization that will enhance your experience while living on-campus. It is a voice for and of the students, serves as an advocate
The Learn and Earn Advantage Program is an on-campus work program that allows eligible first-year undergraduate students the opportunity to earn money and gain valuable job-related skills during the Fall and Spring semesters in part-time jobs. Participation in LEAP is awarded through your financial aid package.
ODU is home to a thriving fraternity and sorority community. Each chapter is unique and offers an amazing experience of brotherhood and sisterhood that adds to the on-campus student experience.
Interested in getting outdoors? The Outdoor Adventure Program at Old Dominion University offers quality outdoor adventure experiences including surfing, backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and more! The OAP also has equipment rentals, a bicycle learning lab, indoor rock climbing, and a challenge course. For more information, go to: https://www.odu.edu/ recwell/outdoor-adventure.
• Monarch 101 – Occurs daily August 2225. Your assigned time is based on your move in date
• New Student Convocation – August 25, 4:00 p.m. at Chartway Arena
• Recess Night – August 26, 7:00 p.m. at Kaufman Mall
• Spirit Rally – August 27, 5:00 p.m. at S.B. Ballard Stadium
• Student Organization Fair – September 1, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Kaufman Mall
The Monarch Experience (TME) is a campuswide initiative to welcome Monarchs and
The Monarch Experience will begin August 22 and hosts events daily to help you get connected on campus, meet friends, and learn about campus resources while having a great time. Students can access the schedule of events on the website and in the ODU Mobile app. The schedule will be updated as events are finalized, so refer back frequently to begin planning your Monarch Experience!
Resident Assistants (RAs) are assigned to live on each floor of the residence halls. Apartment communities have RAs assigned to each building. RAs are carefully selected and trained undergraduate and graduate students chosen for their commitment to helping and advising a group of their peers. Each RA is trained in assisting and/ or referring students with academic and personal concerns to the appropriate person or office. The job of the RA combines many roles: activities organizer, resource person, counselor, administrator, residence educator, community leader, disciplinarian, adviser, and friend.
Desk Receptionists (DRs) staff each community desk. These students are selected and trained to assist peers with residential needs. DRs assist residents with checking out hall equipment, signing for temporary keys, and reporting facility problems.
In addition, they provide information and services, including visitation and checking guest(s)/visitor(s) into the building. The DRs are supervised by the hall staff for their community.
Night Desk Receptionists (NDRs) serve as one of the front-line representatives of the residential communities during the hours of 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. The NDR is often the first contact to residents, visitors, and persons outside the ODU community. The NDR works at the community desk, assisting in the administration service of the residence hall.
Peer Mentors (PMs) work with LivingLearning Communities. They provide extra academic support through intentional outreach and academic-based programming. They bridge the gap between students and faculty when needed.
Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) are full-time, master’s level, professional staff members who live in an on-campus apartment. RHDs are assigned to each facility and are the university’s front-line staff members who handle all aspects of the student residential experience. RHDs may be responsible for one or two buildings, in addition to supervising the AHDs, RAs, and DRs within their community. The RHDs promote community development through staff supervision, student development activities, programs, and referrals for outside assistance, behavioral interventions, and student conduct resolution.
Assistant Hall Directors (AHDs) are graduate students who manage a variety of responsibilities under the direction of the Residence Hall Director (RHD). AHDs live in an on-campus apartment within their residential community. One of their key responsibilities is hiring, training, and supervising the student staff. AHDs are also involved with community councils, program planning, personal and academic counseling, and student conduct issues. AHDs have regularly scheduled office hours
and are available for residents who need support or have questions about campus resources.
The office staff is in charge of managing operational, business, and residential educational tasks. Everything pertaining to the students’ living on-campus experience, including room assignments, housing and dining contracts, and facilities management for the residence halls. Furthermore, HRL staff members are in charge of choosing and training the residents’ hall staff, creating social and educational activities, and creating policies and procedures for living oncampus. Additionally, our team is in charge of managing communication channels like the web, social media, emails, and phone calls as well as communicating with students about events, significant dates, maintenance, etc.
Staff serve an integral part in the success of the HRL program by upkeeping residences and quickly responding to and resolving work orders submitted by staff and students.
The staff at Student Health Services would like to welcome you to Old Dominion University! To help make your transition to college smooth, we want you to know about the mandatory university immunization requirement.
Virginia state law requires that all first-time full-time graduate, undergraduate, and transfer students submit a completed Health History and Immunization Documentation form to the university. If this form isn’t submitted by August 1, an immunization hold will be placed on your second semester’s registration. This hold will begin late September and can only be removed upon receipt of your documented records. If you don’t know where to find your immunization records, your high school usually keeps these records for several years after graduation.
Upload your documents through the Patient Portal:
Upload your documents through the Patient Portal: https://odu. medicatconnect.com/
For more information about immunization requirements, please contact Student Health Services at (757) 683-3132.
