Admission & Aid
You're now ready to expand your modern mind. If you see possibility around every corner and know that knowledge and experience are the roads to success, then ODU is ready for you. We look at what you bring to the table as an individual. Grades and test scores are part of the equation, but so are all of the other experiences you've had so far-sports, student organizations, community service involvement, world travel and anything else you think has added to your general knowledge.
Admission
High School Seniors
- Start Fall Semester
- Apply by December 1 (Early Action deadline)
Or apply by February 1 - Start Spring Semester
- Apply by October 1
Transfer Students
- Start Fall Semester
- Apply by March 15 (Early Action deadline)
Or apply by June 1 - Start Spring Semester
- Apply by October 1
- Transferring Credits
- Our online site, "Monarch TRANSFERmation" will instantly tell you if your credits will transfer to ODU.
International Students
- Start Fall Semester
- Apply by April 15
- Start Spring Semester
- Apply by October 1
- Start Summer Semester
- Apply by February 1
- Certain graduate programs require applying earlier.
- Please check the program listing for special deadlines.
Check your status
After applying you can check your application status online.
Financial Aid
Over half the students attending ODU get financial help from one source or another, including federal and state grants, scholarships, educational loans, or through college work-study programs. Definitely submit an application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The priority deadline is February 15 and the application is free.
Scholarships are another source of financial assistance. If you're interested in finding out if you qualify, you'll have to get your application to us by December 1 for freshman Fall Admission (March 15 for transfer) and submit an essay. There are several different types of scholarships available:
Merit-based Scholarships
Based on academic performance and a student should have at least a 3.4 to be competitive as well as a 1200 SAT and/or 26 ACT.
Endowed Scholarships
Available from private donors. Each donor establishes the requirements.
Need-based Scholarships
Offered in the form of a grant which is based on your financial need.
For more information please go to www.fafsa.edu.gov and fill out the FAFSA form.
Scholarships from an Outside Agency
Usually a result of contests, competitions, or tests.
The following websites can provide you with more information: www.fastweb.com & www.collegeboard.com.