Graduate Admissions

General Information

Academic Programs

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Admission Requirements

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Admitted Graduate Student Guide

Your commitment to learning has been rewarded with admission into Old Dominion University. Now is the time to start planning and making arrangements for an exciting experience.

Applicant Type

International Graduate Student

Resources and information for International Student applicants.

Non-Degree Applicants

Eligibility

Students who are under academic suspension from Old Dominion University or any other institution are not eligible to enter as a non-degree student.
Admission to ODU as a non-degree student does not guarantee admissions to a specific degree program as a degree-seeking student.

Registering for Classes

Once the application has been processed, students will receive an email confirmation with instructions on registering for classes.
Non-degree students are eligible to register for classes during open registration. Prior to open registration students can view the course schedule for the upcoming semester via http://courses.odu.edu

Registering for Classes

Once the application has been processed, students will receive an email confirmation with instructions on registering for classes.
Non-degree students are eligible to register for classes during open registration. Prior to open registration students can view the course schedule for the upcoming semester via http://courses.odu.edu

Financial Aid

Non-degree students, including those in certificate programs, are not eligible for financial aid.
Changing from Non-Degree to Degree-Seeking Non-degree students must complete a new application for admission to a degree program. Students who have already paid the application fee are not required to pay a second application fee."

Resources

The Old Dominion University Graduate School serves as an advocate for graduate education and collaborates with the college deans, graduate program directors, and the faculty to ensure excellence in all of our graduate programs.

In addition to the many services and resources that are available to graduate students, this office's website includes links to all of our graduate degree programs and the names and contact information of the faculty who serve as graduate program directors. Learn more

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Cost & Aid

In-State

On-Campus $551
Online $551

Out-of-State

On-Campus $1387
Online $595

Cost Estimator

Ways to Save

There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ODU. For more information visit University Student Financial Aid

Application Portal

Review Application

The application portal is where you can check your application status, review, and complete all outstanding items. Login with the username and password you created and used to apply for admission.

Check Application Status

Once our office has received and processed all required items, your portal page will indicate a "100% Complete" status.

Confirm your Admission

Congratulations on your offer of admission. The next steps are critical to confirming your offer, and the checklist will keep you on track as you move to enroll.

Defer your Application

You may request the deferral of your application for up to one academic year with approval of your Graduate Program Director.

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