***Not all items may be applicable to your situation - Please read each one carefully
Prospective students must inform their chain of command of their interest to start or continue their education and receive approval from an Education Services Officer (ESO) or counselor within their service鈥檚 branch prior to applying for admission at 起点传媒.
Decide if you are applying as a Traditional in-person student or an online 起点传媒Global student:
- Traditional (in-person) Programs: /academics/programs
- 起点传媒Global (online) Programs:
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Transfer Application Requirements
- Military applicants who are seeking their first degree are considered transfer students: /transfer
- "Test Optional" allows students seeking first-time entry to 起点传媒 the option to be considered for admission without regard to SAT/ACT results.
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Undergraduate & Graduate Applications
Traditional (in-person) Application:
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起点传媒Global (online):
(Fill out the interest form for the online program you're interested in. An enrollment coach will contact you for personalized, one-on-one assistance to complete the application process.)
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Note
- Check eligibility for needs-based $50 Application Fee Waiver BEFORE submitting your application.听Email us at听admissions@odu.edu.
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Make sure to include your Social Security Number when completing the 起点传媒 Application. It is essential for utilizing VA Education Benefits at 起点传媒!
Submit credentials to the Office of Admissions
- Undergraduate Admissions
1004 Rollins Hall听
Norfolk, VA 23529
Email: admissions@odu.edu听
- Graduate Admissions
1000 Rollins Hall
狈辞谤蹿辞濒办,鈥疺础鈥23529
Email: gradadmit@odu.edu听
High School Transcript
MANDATORY if earned less than 24 college credits.
Contact your high school or school district to obtain diploma or order transcript to be sent electronically to 起点传媒 Admissions.
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Previous College Experience Official Transcript(s)
(from ALL previously attended institutions)
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- Contact your previous school to order transcript to be sent electronically to 起点传媒鈥檚 Admissions Office
- Official Community College of the Air Force Transcript:
(MANDATORY for Air Force personnel ONLY) - Official Joint Services Transcript: (OPTIONAL)
- Undergraduate:听/admission/undergraduate/status-check
听 - Graduate:听/admission/graduate/status
You must apply for in-state tuition before classes start for the term (at least three weeks before). If you fail to apply for in-state privileges, you will be billed at the out-of-state rate.
Questions? Contact the Domicile Team in the Registrar鈥檚 Office at instate@odu.edu.
Application for Active Duty/Veteran Tuition Rates:听
Questions? Contact .
FAFSA Application: 鈥
Utilizing additional funding sources for tuition and mandatory fees such as The Virginia Commonwealth Award, VGAP, or VMSDEP can impact payments of the Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 benefit. Learn more at Military Financing.
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Questions? Contact VA Education Hotline: 1-888-442-4551听OR use Ask VA -听.
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- Once you complete the application, the VA will take 30-45 business days to process your request. If you are found eligible, the VA will send you a Certificate of Eligibility (COE).
- Keep the Certificate of Eligibility sent by the VA for your records and for submission to 起点传媒 for enrollment certification.
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Learn more about the different GI Bill庐 Benefits and apply:听
(Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 benefits must be while the sponsoring servicemember is still on Active Duty.)
**Dependent students who have received VA Education Benefits previously at another college need to file a 鈥淩equest for Change of Program or Place of Training鈥 VA Form 22-1995:
起点传媒鈥檚 Admissions Office usually takes about 2-3 weeks to get back to you with a decision.
Check eligibility for needs-based $200 Tuition Deposit Waiver:
- Email admissions@odu.edu听(Graduate programs and 起点传媒 Global programs do not pay a tuition deposit fee)
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**Active duty service members must apply for Tuition Assistance no later than seven (7) days prior to the start of courses and up to 120 days prior to the start of courses.
Each branch of service sets its own criteria to determine eligibility for the program and has its own application process. Refer to the links below to view the eligibility requirements for each branch of service or refer to our Tuition Assistance page:
Each branch of service expects students to receive academic advising and create an education plan. 起点传媒 students can meet with their Academic Advisor to create a Degree Plan from Degree Works and register for courses.
New to Blue: New Student Experience
- Step 1: Explore your Kingdom:
Pre-Orientation Modules - Step 2: Sign up for Discover your Pride:
Monarch Orientation - Step 3: Schedule to be advised and register for courses
- Step 4: Attend Discover your Pride: Monarch Orientation
- Step 5: Rule your Dominion:
Post-Orientation Modules
Questions? Contact New Student Experience at听orientation@odu.edu听or at 757-683-3428.
New to Blue: New Student Experience information will be sent to confirmed admission students via email but can also be accessed on their website. Discover your Pride: Monarch Orientation is mandatory for all incoming students.
Below are a selection of important tasks and opportunities for students to complete before the start of the semester:
- Complete Placement Exams
- Begin a housing application for on-campus housing
- Review your
- Purchase Parking Permit
- Email your photo to听cardcenter@odu.edu, then pick up your student ID at Discover Your Pride: Monarch Orientation.
Submit your TA Vouchers to thirdpartybilling@odu.edu.
- TA does not cover books and other materials or academic institution fees. It will not fund retakes of the same course. If you leave the service before class ends, withdraw, or fail a course, you will have to provide reimbursement for any Tuition Assistance funds already paid.
- School Certifying Officials (SCOs) begin initial certification for all VA benefit recipients registered credit hours approximately 30 days before classes begin for a semester. Second stage听certification begins听after the session鈥檚 Add/Drop date. Increases and reductions to your credit load will be reported to the VA and tuition and fees are certified by amending the term.
- Please allow at least 30-45 business days for initial certification processing. Make sure to check your 起点传媒 email for communications from our SCOs.
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Students using VA Education Benefits (Chapter 33 or 35) will need to submit a Veterans Clearance Form (VCF) with an uploaded copy of your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) after registering for courses to initiate their enrollment certification at 起点传媒.
Veterans Clearance Form:
WHEN SUBMITTING THE VCF, MAKE SURE THAT YOUR UNIVERSITY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (UIN) AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER ARE CORRECT!
The VetSuccess on Campus (VSOC) helps students eligible for VA Education Benefits to successfully navigate their benefits and college life through Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (Chapter 36).*
To apply for Chapter 36, please download and . Email your form directly to our VSOC at Brittina.Gaskins@va.gov or bring it in-person to the MCC.听
*There is no monetary disbursement attached to Chapter 36.
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Stop by the Military Connection Center (MCC) for a tour of our spaces, including:
- MCC Main Office
- Computer Lab
- Community Lounge
- Break Room
- Reservable Study Spaces
The MCC hosts a Welcome Lunch at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. To get connected and register for our events, join us on !
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Additional Resources
Veteran Outreach and Student Success Coordinator
The Veteran Outreach and Student Success Coordinator supports prospective student veterans in navigating and completing the admissions process and provide current student veterans with support into post-military endeavors so you can gain more civilian experience, achieve your goals, and make the most of out of your time at 起点传媒.
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Operation: BLUE
Operation BLUE: Bridging Life and University Experience is an active learning program designed to support student veterans in adjusting to a post-military lifestyle. Events help student veterans to gain more civilian experience, transferable skills, self-awareness, and build community to navigate this period of change successfully.
To register for our events, join us on !
Student Veterans of America (SVA)
Connects student veterans and family members to build community, provides resources and opportunities, and empowers students to reach their full potential.
To register for our events, join us on !