Why ODU Engineering?
- Best Return on Investment
As an R1-designated research university with ABET-accredited programs, Old Dominion University offers a competitive, high-quality engineering education.
• One of the most affordable paths to an engineering career in Virginia
• Within six months of graduation, 94% of Batten College graduates secure jobs or gain admission to graduate school
- Find Your Purpose
At ODU, students can find their purpose by engaging in cutting-edge projects such as building autonomous vehicles, developing life-saving biomedical devices, planning coastal resilience strategies, researching human-robot interactions, designing small satellites for space launch and working on solutions for renewable energy, cybersecurity and advanced manufacturing. Our hands-on approach empowers students to tackle real-world challenges across a wide range of disciplines. - Find your Place
ODU's campus in Norfolk, Virginia, offers a unique mix of urban and coastal living, with access to a thriving metropolitan region of nearly 1.8 million people. Students can enjoy nearby beaches, historic sites and a wide variety of dining and cultural experiences. - Find Your People
On campus, students can choose from over 20 engineering-related organizations and 200+ student clubs. The 7,000-square-foot Monarch Engineering and Innovation Lab (M-Lab) provides a safe space for students to collaborate, invent, design and build. - Career and Research Experience
ODU’s location at the crossroads of Virginia’s maritime, military and industrial hubs offers unique access to internship, research and job opportunities. With connections to major organizations such as NASA Langley Research Center, Jefferson Lab, Newport News Shipbuilding, Port of Virginia, STIHL Inc. and the U.S. Navy, students can easily secure internships and employment, gaining real-world experience. - Diversity
The Batten College’s student population is diverse in many dimensions: 15% have a military affiliation, 28% are Black or Hispanic, 19% are female and 44% of incoming freshmen are first-generation students, fostering an inclusive and vibrant environment. - Support System
The Batten College provides resources to help students succeed, including summer transition programs, academic support and living-learning communities. We empower students from all backgrounds to thrive in rewarding engineering and engineering technology careers.
Schedule a Visit or Tour
There are many ways to visit the Batten College of Engineering & Technology, both in-person and virtually. We have programs throughout the year that invite middle and high school students interested in engineering and technology to ODU.
