1. Online Application

2. $50 fee (non-refundable)

3. Official High School Transcript (or GED Transcript)*

   *Official transcripts are defined as those sent directly from the high school or selected electronic service to Old Dominion University. Transcripts emailed from the student to ODU are not acceptable.

4. SAT/ACT Scores, Self-reported Scores, or Test Optional (see Test Scores section below)

5. Optional Items: Activity Resume, Letter(s) of Recommendation and/or Personal Statement

• Official High School Transcript (or GED Transcript)
• SAT/ACT Test Scores (Official or Self-reported IF a test was taken), OR Test Optional

• Activity Resume (highly recommened for institutional scholarship consideration)
• Letter(s) of Recommendation
• Personal Statement

How to submit official ACT and SAT scores:

Electronically and directly from the testing agency using ODU's CEEB Codes.

• SAT: The College Examination Entrance Board (CEEB) code is 005126.
• ACT: The code to report ACT scores is 4347.
• Directly from your high school counselor on an official high school transcript. Transcripts emailed to ODU by the student are not acceptable.

Self-reporting Test Scores

Self-reported test scores are welcome but are not used in the admission decision process. Applications that include self-reported scores will be reviewed for admission based solely on GPA or GPA + official scores if submitted and received before a decision is rendered. Once the admission and scholarship offers are made, official test scores (original or updated) must be included in any merit-based scholarship increase appeal.

Test Optional

ODU's "Test Optional" admission program allows high school students in a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum seeking first-time entry to the university the option to be considered for admission without regard to SAT or ACT results.

• Test optional applicants with a 3.3 or greater GPA are eligible for merit-based scholarship consideration.
• Not all applicants may be eligible for test-optional admission, nor does the selection of test-optional guarantee admission to the university.

Applications received after the published deadlines will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

Merit-based Scholarships

First-year applicants who apply with or without submitting test scores are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships. The awards are based on academic performance, managed by the Office of Admissions, and recipients are notified at the time of admission to the University.

Other Awards

Institutional and Endowed Scholarships, awarded by the Office of Financial Aid, are based on an applicant selecting "Yes" on the institutional question of the admission application and choosing from the appropriate categories. Alternatively, a student's co-curricular experiences or involvements typically noted on an Activity Resume can be emailed to FinAidScholars@odu.edu, notifying the Office of Student Financial Aid of eligibility that may be considered.

1. Online Application

2. $50 fee (non-refundable)

3. Official High School Transcript (or GED Transcript)*

   *Official transcripts are defined as those sent directly from the high school or selected electronic service to Old Dominion University. Transcripts emailed from the student to ODU are not acceptable.

4. SAT/ACT Scores, Self-reported Scores IF completion of high school was within the past three years.

• Official High School Transcript (or GED Transcript)
• SAT/ACT Test Scores IF completion of high school was within the past three years.

1. Online Application

2. $50 fee (non-refundable)

3. Official College Transcript(s) (from ALL previously attended institutions)*

   *Official transcripts are defined as those sent directly from the institution or selected electronic service (i.e. Parchment) to Old Dominion University. Transcripts emailed from the student to ODU are not acceptable.

   • If you choose an electronic transcript service, transcripts should be emailed to admissions@odu.edu
   • If you choose to mail credentials* to our office, each set of official transcripts must be kept in its original sealed envelope, then placed in a new, larger envelope, and mailed to ODU. Opened transcripts are considered unofficial and cannot be used in the application process.
     • In order to correctly match credentials to applications, please list your complete legal name and date of birth on all documents.

4. Official High School Transcript (if earning and transferring with less than 24 college credits)

5. Official SAT/ACT Scores (if less than two years since high school graduation)

All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

Applications received after the deadline will still be evaluated and applicants will be notified on a rolling basis.

• Visiting students - those taking course work at Old Dominion University with the intention of transferring the course credit to their home degree-granting institution.
• Certificate program students - individuals expanding their academic background or seeking teacher certification. For information related to registering for a certificate program, please contact the academic department directly. Financial aid is not available for nondegree students, except those in approved teacher certification programs.
• Adult learners - students taking courses for personal and/or academic growth.
• Gifted High School Scholars - high school students with exceptional academic abilities may take classes before completing the full program of high school studies. Students must submit scores from the SAT and/or ACT along with their high school transcript. Additionally, a letter must be submitted from the high school principal supporting the student's request for early enrollment into college-level courses. (permission from the high school principal and parent/or legal guardian is required).

• Students who are under academic suspension from Old Dominion University or any other institution are not eligible to enter as a non-degree student.
• Traditional freshman applicants who were denied admission to Old Dominion University are not eligible for non-degree admission without a change from the original application type.

1. Online Application

2. $50 fee (non-refundable)

3. Gifted Student Requirements

   • High School Transcript
   • SAT/ACT Scores
   • Recommendation letter from the high school principal supporting the student's request for early enrollment into college-level courses.