Join the Frank Batten College of Engineering and Technology every "First Friday" of the month!

The Engineering and Technology faculty and staff of Old Dominion University cordially invite teachers, counselors, prospective students and parents to learn more about Old Dominion's engineering programs and facilities. Programs begin at 2 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, (with the exception of January and July) and last approximately 2 hours.

The visit will include the following:

Tour of the Batten College of Engineering's research labs (varies month to month);

Interaction with current engineering students (dean's Ambassadors) from all disciplines throughout the tour

Question answer session at the conclusion of the tour with ODU Engineering and Technology students as well as an admissions representative.

RSVP:

By phone: (757) 683-3789

Email: engineer@odu.edu

Or visit First Fridays Registration.

Registered attendees will receive a visit confirmation with directions and parking information by email one week prior to the visit program.

First Fridays campus tour

Engineering student ambassador Sydney Fletcher leads visitors across campus during First Fridays.

Tour: Engineering Makerspace and Invention Center

A student shares a Halo-inspired helmet created with the 3D printer.

Tour: Kaufman Hall Wind Tunnel

The wind tunnel in Kaufman Hall is a popular stop during First Friday tours.

Tour: ODU Motosports Laboratory

A visitor takes a seat in a Baja vehicle being built in the lab.

Tour: Collaborative Robotics & Adaptive Machines Laboratory

Professor Krishnanand Kaipa demonstrates bio-inspired robotics.

Tour: Driving Simulator

A student tests an immersive driving simulator.

Tour: Biomechanics Laboratory

Doctoral student Isaac Kumi describes the purpose of a 3D model at ODU’s Biomechanics Laboratory.

Tour: Light Engineering

Professor Ike Flory, an expert in lighting technology, speaks with visitors in Kaufman Hall.