Welcome to the Monarch Nation! Mini Monarch Orientation will be hosted in-person for students transferring 24 or more credits. First time in college students (freshmen) and students transferring 23 or fewer credits are not eligible to participate in Mini Monarch Orientation and must participate in Monarch Orientation. During this optional afternoon program, participants will have the opportunity to complete pre-enrollment tasks, academic advising, and course registration.
While program participation is optional, all incoming students are required to complete the pre-enrollment tasks identified on the Admitted Student Checklist found in the MyODU portal.
Preparing for Mini Monarch Orientation
Admissions Deposit
Your admissions deposit must be paid and processed before you will be able to log in to the registration site. Processing typically takes 3 business days for online payments and longer for checks mailed to the University.
If you have questions about your admissions deposit, please contact Admissions at 757-683-3685.
The costs associated with Mini Monarch Orientation
For students, the cost of orientation programming is included in the $75 New Student Transition Fee, which the University assesses to all new, degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduates. This fee is included on the tuition bill and not assessed at the time of reservation.
There is a $15.00 guest fee for program participation and is due at the time of registration. Payment is not required for guests age 8 and under. There are no refunds for guests.
Next Steps
Make a Reservation
Students interested in participating in Mini Monarch Orientation may click the button below to register.