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Searching for solutions to challenges like rising sea levels and flooding.

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Across the Campus

Faculty and students returning to campus for the spring semester were greeted by a mixed bag of weather as they also became acclimated once again to the academic environment.

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Intersecting Physics & Sports

Football and physics nut, Timothy Gay, will visit ODU to make a presentation on "The Physics of Football" as part of the ODU Presents lecture series on Tuesday, Jan. 28.

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Outstanding Faculty

Carolyn Rutledge, director of the Old Dominion University Doctor of Nursing Practice Program, has been selected as a recipient of a 2014 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).

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Getting Hands On

ODU is situated in the middle of a wealth of business and government employers, providing unique opportunities for students to get real-world, hands-on experience in their fields.

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Meeting McAuliffe

A delegation of 35 Old Dominion University student leaders, faculty and staff advisers met with new Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe and local state representatives during a visit to the Virginia Capitol on Thursday, Jan. 23.

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Academics

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Life @ ODU

Your individuality is valued at ODU! Our community is as diverse as you are, so make yourself at home at ODU.

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Monarch Pride!

You thought you had lots to do before, but this is on a whole different scale. Active Monarchs take every day with pride!

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Plan Your Visit

Come experience life at the crossroads of culture, business, cultures and experiences. Campus tours are scheduled daily or use our interactive campus map to explore our metropolitan campus your way.

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Next Steps

Ready to become a Monarch? ODU is ready for you! From your first visit through graduation and on to your professional career, we provide you with the tools for continued success. Learn more about becoming a Monarch.

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Become a part of our diverse student body learning alongside award-winning faculty with 70 undergraduate programs to choose from.

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Graduate students engage in small classes, with each of our graduate programs offering challenging courses and excellent research opportunities.

Non-Degree
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ODU offers non-degree admission for visiting students, or those interested in licensure, to further education without committing to a degree program.

Personal & Professional
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Career certificates, courses, seminars, workshops and camps designed for lifetime learners whose goals range from career advancement to quality of life improvement.

Distance Learning

From nearly 50 interactive locations, with other delivery modes including online, CD-ROM, and video streaming

Transfer

ODU offers guaranteed admission to qualified applicants from community colleges in Virginia

Military

Approximately 25% of ODU students are military affiliated. We host extremely active programs to prepare young men and women to be officers.

International

ODU offers a globally active faculty, strong support services, a large and diverse international community, and accessible opportunities to study, intern and serve abroad.

Accessibility

ODU aims to assist all students with disabilities in the pursuit of their educational objectives in a supportive atmosphere that promotes self-reliance.

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