Action Items
Action Items

Welcome New Monarchs!
Below are the action items that are vital to having a great start here at ODU.
Monarch Orientation
Every student coming into Old Dominion University must attend one of our Monarch Orientation sessions, which is hosted by our Student Transitions and Family Programs office.
During Monarch Orientation, you will have the opportunity to visit with various departments and student services on campus, hear a presentation, participate in an academic advising session, and register for your courses.
Please visit the Monarch Orientation website for current dates and times. Sessions have limited seating and spaces fill up quickly. You cannot register for courses until you have attended Monarch Orientation.
The following must be completed prior to registering for courses:
- As noted in the Admissions/Monarch Orientation "Admitted Student Checklist", you should have already set up your MIDAS account (MIDAS.odu.edu).
- Make sure that you can use your MIDAS ID to access your ODU email account (My.odu.edu).
- Complete the University Online Orientation.
- Register for Monarch Orientation
Every student coming into Old Dominion University must attend one of our Monarch Orientation or MBO (Mini Business Orientation) sessions.
During Monarch Orientation, you will have the opportunity to visit with various departments and student services on campus, hear a presentation, participate in an academic advising session, and register for your courses.
Please visit the Monarch Orientation website for current dates and times. Sessions have limited seating and spaces fill up quickly. You cannot register for courses until you have attended Monarch Orientation.
The following must be completed prior to registering for courses:
- As noted in the Admissions/Monarch Orientation "Admitted Student Checklist", you should have already set up your MIDAS account (MIDAS.odu.edu).
- Make sure that you can use your MIDAS ID to access your ODU email account (My.odu.edu).
- Complete the University Online Orientation.
- Register for Monarch Orientation.
Mini Business Orientation
Please check back for summer dates.