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Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused research university with rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, entrepreneurial research and collaboration, and initiatives that contribute nearly $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. Located along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, the ODU campus boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities, 14 residence halls, and amenities such as the Student Recreation Center. Our Monarchs can choose from over 120 undergraduate programs, over 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist, doctoral levels, and a wealth of certificate and professional development programs. They learn from experts in their chosen field, as our award-winning faculty bring their real-world expertise to classrooms that foster innovation and collaboration. Student success lives at the heart of the Monarch experience. Monarchs have full access to services such as academic advising, peer mentoring, and subject-specific resource centers. The Learning Commons at Perry Library provides students with 24/5 study space, computing resources, teamwork spaces, and even presentation practice rooms. Students can begin planning their future with our comprehensive career development services or forge their path by engaging with the Strome Entrepreneurial Center. With over 2,400 courses, 73 bachelors, 43 masters, 22 doctoral, and two education specialist programs, Old Dominion University has the program for you. Our professors are leaders, thinkers, and doers. Twenty-nine of our faculty have received The Outstanding Faculty Award from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), placing ODU in the top tier of award-winning institutions statewide. Through their mentorship and classroom experience, you will be prepared for life after graduation. Students benefit annually from more than 5,600 practical experiences. ODU has the second largest percentage of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and health (STEM-H) graduates in Virginia. ODU has an undergraduate program design to help you bring your talents, ideas, and goals to life with offerings from eight distinct academic colleges. ODU's world-class faculty bring real-world expertise to the classroom to engage the modern mind with real-world puzzles and cutting-edge solutions. Work directly with subject-matter experts and experience your education packed with 21st-century technology to bring your education and career goals to life. Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused metropolitan research university. With over 200 programs of study, innovative instruction, pioneering faculty, entrepreneurial research, and internship opportunities, you are guaranteed an excellent educational experience and return on your investment. Our dynamic campus, located along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, is situated at the heart of technology and maritime industries and supports a talented and diverse global community, including over 1100 international students and scholars. Here, where the city meets the sea, life can overflow with sport, music, art, culture, and activity. Or, it can be quiet, reflective, and studious. How you plug into ODU's electrified atmosphere is up to you. Experience at ODU spans borders, languages, and time. Cultures converge. Viewpoints are respected. On one of the most diverse campuses in Virginia, there is no end to the fascinating mix of stories you will hear, people you will meet, and the interests you will share. Getting involved is a great way to meet people, enhance your leadership skills, find your niche, and make a difference. Join an organization, go to programs, participate in activities, volunteer, and be a leader. Become a success. You will not regret it. At Old Dominion University, we understand that your living environment plays a vital role in your success as a student. The Off-Campus Student Life Office was created as an initiative by the Dean of Students to provide a centralized location for off-campus students to receive guidance, support, and resources for their off-campus experience. In addition to providing resources to students, office staff also strive to work collaboratively with the neighborhoods surrounding Old Dominion University and the City of Norfolk on livability issues affecting students and long-term residents. Learning the modern way - the Old Dominion University way - is not one dimensional. It sparks your imagination, taps all of your senses, and makes use of today's technologies. Our professors bring classrooms to life. They are the recipients of 26 Virginia Outstanding Faculty Awards, the highest honor for teaching in the state, and numerous other teaching recognition's. Nearly 95% of our classrooms and modern buildings are packed with 21st-century teaching technology. From our award-winning Career Management Center to our study abroad, Honors College and Center for Service and Civic Engagement, learning happens in and out of our classrooms. One thing is for sure, what you learn at Old Dominion University will prepare you to succeed anywhere. View full university