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Spirit, Pride & Traditions

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Campus Traditions

Learn all about the many ODU traditions that have been passed down from class to class

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Family Pride Week & Family Weekend

Get familiar with life at ODU through fun and exciting events with your family

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History of the Monarch

The ODU Monarch developed from a reference in history that dates back to 1693. Find out how it was adopted to represent today's campus.

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Songs

Learn ODU's songs so you can sing them loudly and proudly at the next game

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Homecoming

Learn about the Homecoming festivities that celebrate Monarchs past and present

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The University Seal

The Old Dominion Seal was designed to proudly memorialize where the university has been and the promising future it has

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University Logo Archive

A brief history of the evolution of the university's logo.

History & Archives

From its days as an extension of William & Mary to the vibrant, metropolitan university that it is today, ODU's history and traditions help shape Monarch Pride. Learn about ODU's history and current traditions.

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Academic Student Success

ODU is committed to the academic excellence of all students and provides a variety of resources to support student success, including important resources for our undergraduate students.

Event Planning

Are you an ODU organization, department, or office planning an event on campus? Need to reserve academic space, outdoor space, or a room in Webb Center? Want to have food and/or media at your event? Visit our event planning page to get started.

Monarch Groups

Monarch Groups is your access to events, announcements, and countless resources across campus. Track involvement, get connected to organizations, and find other Monarchs.