Welcome, new international students!
We are excited for your arrival to Old Dominion University.
The Office of Intercultural Relations works collaboratively across campus to host the Monarch International Newcomer Transition (MINT) program that prepares new international students for their transition to the social and academic environment at ODU and in the United States.
Students must register in advance to participate in the program. Participants who complete the MINT program will receive a certificate of recognition.
(You must be logged in to Google with your ODU email address to access the form.)
MINT Fall 2021 : Monarch International Newcomer Transition Program
MINT students engage in a session focused on “How to be a successful international student in the U.S.?”
“The interactive sessions offered a well organized structure for the program and it was really a great success. I felt really happy with the program!”
MINT students and ODU staff enjoy Benny Damato’s famous pizza at Town Point Park!
“I enjoyed being engaged and getting to know everyone from all over the world”
MINT Students and ODU staff engage in an ODU campus tour!
“MINT provided a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This program is rockin’!”
MINT students play games with the ODU global community in the Mane Hub!
“MINT is very helpful for new international students like myself. I was able to resolve the concerns that I had before joining it.”
MINT students and mentors from the Global Monarch Club enjoy their ice cream at Doumar’s, home of the original waffle cone!
MINT Fall 2021 : Monarch International Newcomer Transition Program
MINT students engage in a session focused on “How to be a successful international student in the U.S.?”
“The interactive sessions offered a well organized structure for the program and it was really a great success. I felt really happy with the program!”
MINT students and ODU staff enjoy Benny Damato’s famous pizza at Town Point Park!
“I enjoyed being engaged and getting to know everyone from all over the world”
MINT Students and ODU staff engage in an ODU campus tour!
“MINT provided a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This program is rockin’!”
MINT students play games with the ODU global community in the Mane Hub!
“MINT is very helpful for new international students like myself. I was able to resolve the concerns that I had before joining it.”
MINT students and mentors from the Global Monarch Club enjoy their ice cream at Doumar’s, home of the original waffle cone!