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FAQs

Is ODU a dry campus? ›

In compliance with the State and Federal law, the University forbids the unlawful possession, use or distribution of alcohol on university property or at university sponsored functions.

Old Dominion University is ranked #280 out of 439 National Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.

Any undergraduate student taking 12 or more hours of degree credit for grade point credit who attains a grade point average of 3.40 or higher with no grade below C (2.00) is placed on the Dean's list. The student must also receive a passing grade on any nondegree credit courses in which he or she is enrolled.

Students may earn the designation of departmental honors on their diplomas by completing the minimum University standards for honors designation in addition to the human services program standards. Specifically, the standards are: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25. Minimum major GPA of 3.5.

Top-Tier Research

Old Dominion University belongs to an elite group of institutions accounting for less than 5% of four-year research universities nationwide. Members of that group share the prestigious Research 1 (R1) Classification.

Students. SRC membership is free for currently enrolled ODU students, plus offers exclusive benefits & programs for students only!

Party Scene

Tons of raging parties almost any night of the week. Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday. Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.

The most popular majors at Old Dominion University include: Psychology, General; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Criminology; Rhetoric and Composition; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other; Business Administration and Management, General; Mechanical ...

The acceptance rate at ODU is 95.1%.

In other words, of 100 students who apply, 95 are admitted. This means the school is a nearly open admissions school.

General Admission — This involves the submission of high school transcript and test scores. Minimum cumulative, weighted GPA of 2.3 or higher on a 4.0 scale. Superscore of 18 on the ACT (or) 940 or higher (out of 1600) on the SAT.

What's the lowest GPA for Dean's List? ›

The award is given to a top percentile of students, like the top 10% or 25%. The exact dean's list GPA requirements will depend on each particular pool of students, but is usually at least a 3.5 GPA. To be eligible, you'll also need to be a full-time student taking a minimum number of credits (often around 12 credits).

Cum laude: “With distinction,” typically 3.5–3.6 GPA or top 16-35% of class. Magna cum laude: “With great distinction,” typically 3.7–3.8 GPA or top 6-15% of class. Summa cum laude: “With highest honor,” typically 3.9–4.0 GPA or top 1-5% of class.

Under the Grade Forgiveness Policy, undergraduate students seeking a baccalaureate degree may improve their grade point average (GPA) by repeating up to five courses taken previously. Each repeated course must be the same course as taken previously and must be completed through Old Dominion University.

Normal Course Load for Undergraduate Students

The University considers the carrying of 12 or more credit hours during the fall and spring semesters to be full time for undergraduate students; 15 hours is considered a normal course load.

A student typically receives 5.0 grade points for a class if they earn an "A" grade in an Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) class and receives an extra point added to the non-weighted value for each lower grade (i.e., a B in an AP course is counted as 4.0, rather than 3.0).

Smoking in all university facilities is prohibited. The policy prohibits smoking within 25 feet of the entrance to any university facility, and gives preferential consideration to nonsmokers whenever it is determined they are being exposed to smoke.

A. Hazing refers to any action taken or situation created, intentionally, whether on or off campus to produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment or ridicule. Consent to hazing is never a defense to a violation of this policy and allowing yourself to be hazed is also a violation of this policy.

In accordance with State and Federal law, the College prohibits the unlawful possession, sale, use or distribution of alcohol on College property or at College-sponsored functions. UVA Wise Campus Police has primary responsibility for the enforcement of State underage drinking laws.