The Chemistry Placement exam is a 50 minute, 50 question, multiple choice, online exam that tests your math and chemistry background. It covers content that is typically covered in a high school chemistry course.

The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) tests can also be used to obtain college credit.

All undergraduate students must pass the University's Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency prior to the date of graduation.

Math tests are used for placement into a math courses at ODU.

The institutional TOEFL (ITP) test is administered in January, April, August, and December. Students who take the institutional TOEFL test may use the score to demonstrate English proficiency for the purpose of admission into an ODU academic program.

All undergraduate students who have not earned credit for ENGL 110C through dual enrollment, Advanced Placement (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or transfer from another institution are required to score a "3" on the Writing Success Placement Tool (WSPT) to be cleared to enroll in ENGL 110C or ENGL 126C without the corequisite course, ENGL 101.