A Phased Approach
Old Dominion University is introducing a phased visual refresh to the flagship website, odu.edu. This work brings the University’s updated brand more fully into ODU’s digital front door while improving usability, navigation, and the overall web experience.
This is a visual refresh only. Existing site content is not changing as part of this release. The updated designs may present pages in a new way. You may notice content edits, inconsistencies or layout issues that were not as visible before. Please continue to submit edit requests through the website support form.
What to Expect:
What Is Changing
- Updated visual design aligned with ODU’s brand
- Refreshed homepage experience
- Updated academic program page design
- Improved global design elements, including headers, buttons, colors, fonts, and navigation
- A more search-centered experience informed by data, sentiment, and competitor research
- Broader use of the Request for Information form to support enrollment pathways
What Is Not Changing
- Existing page content is not being rewritten as part of this release
- Campus content ownership is not changing
- Existing processes for reporting updates and issues remain in place
Rollout Phases
Coming Weeks:
The first phase will include updates to the homepage, academic program pages, and global design elements such as headers, buttons, colors, fonts, and navigation
Future Release: News and events experience. Basic pages.
Future Release: User Back-end experience.
October 2026
Coming Weeks:
The first phase will include updates to the homepage, academic program pages, and global design elements such as headers, buttons, colors, fonts, and navigation
Future Release: News and events experience. Basic pages.
Future Release: User Back-end experience.
October 2026
How to Report Website Updates or Issues
As the new designs roll out, please continue to use the website support form for all update requests and issues.