Off-Campus, In Touch
Hear what ODU students think about living off-campus and how they make the most of their experience!
At Old Dominion University, we understand that your living environment plays an important role in your success as a student. Off-Campus Student Life (OCSL) was created to provide a centralized location for off-campus students to receive guidance, support, and resources for their off-campus experience. OCSL creates programs and initiatives throughout the year to help you get engaged and connect with the off-campus student community!
To support the off-campus student experience, our Off-Campus Student Advisory Board consists of current off-campus students. The board holds regular meetings to plan events and represent the interests of off-campus students. Interested in learning more or joining this board? Contact us at offcampuslife@odu.edu!
In addition to providing resources and events, OCSL also collaborates with the neighborhoods surrounding ODU and the City of Norfolk regarding livability issues affecting students.
Looking for a space to unwind between classes? Check out the Off-Campus Student Lounge in the Webb Center! We’re in Room 2200 (on the second floor, above the Starbucks). Our Lounge provides computers, a microwave, printer, fridge, board games to check out, & a space to just relax!
News & Announcements
Off-Campus Housing
New to the Norfolk area? Moving from on-campus to off-campus?
ODU provides assistance to students seeking off-campus housing through an off-campus property listing page, where local landlords and property managers will post available housing. If you are a current student, we suggest using your ODU MIDAS to create an account, and your roommate profile! We also provide an annual Off-Campus Housing Fair, usually scheduled in the Spring semester.
Please note that the listing of off-campus residential properties is provided for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement or recommendation of any off-campus residential property for security, safety, or suitability by the University. It is the responsibility of the prospective tenant to investigate security, safety and suitability of any off-campus residential property. ODU is not affiliated with any landlord that lists available property including ODUrent.
Off-Campus Support
We are here to support you! ODU’s departments & local partners offer many services to off-campus students, including:
- Commuter meal plans
- Commuter parking permits
- Reduced rate Hampton Roads Transit Passes
- Elizabeth River Toll Relief Program
- Rent Ready Norfolk workshops
For more information about these services, please contact the Off-Campus Student Life office.
2201 Webb Center | 757-683-4187 | offcampuslife@odu.edu
Enrich Your Off-Campus Experience
There are plenty of opportunities for off-campus students to get involved on-campus and in their local community.
Around Norfolk
Being an ODU student means you are part of the larger Norfolk community. Take advantage of the many volunteer and social activities offered to the Norfolk community.