Batten College of Engineering & TechnologyUndergraduate Advising
Students are our top priority
We actively provide students with a supportive environment, offer timely and dependable guidance, and educate students about campus policies and academic programs.
We partner with faculty advisors, academic departments, and other support staff to encourage all students' academic and personal development.
Not sure where to start? Meet with your advisor one-on-one to discuss your options and identify programs that will meet your needs.
Advising basics
- All freshman students admitted to the first-year program are advised by Kristin Eden, Saige Johnston (alpha A-L) or Alisha Melton (alpha M-Z).
- All transfer students are advised by Anna Lacy.
- Departmental advising takes place when students are in MATH 212 and PHYS 231N by your major's department.
Advising Must-dos
For all undergraduate students (first-year and department)
1
Engineering Placement Tests
See what tests all admitted undergraduates must take and when to take them.
2
Freshman & Transfer Student Orientation
Monarch Orientation is ODU's orientation program for new incoming freshmen and transfer students.
3
Course registration
Pre-registration into next semester during spring and fall semesters for all current students
4
Major and/or minor declaration
Learn more about the requirements for declaring a major and transitioning to a departmental advisor.
Find your advisor
Admitted Freshmen Checklist
Transfer Students
Freshmen Summer Programs
Departmental Advising
Advising sophomore through senior year happens in your major's department.
Transfer Students
We understand that as a transfer student, you have unique needs that require a wide array of campus resources. ODU is here to assist you with your transition to the university. The services and programs offered to you as a Monarch are endless so take advantage of every opportunity.
Advising Resources
Curriculum Sheets
Find undergraduate curriculum sheets for catalog year 2020-21.
University Catalog
View the Undergraduate Catalog to find core course requirements and more.
Registration Procedures
Learn how to register for courses
Degree Validation & Academic Records
Visit the University Registrar.
Transfer Equivalencies
Find course-by-course equivalencies.
Graduation FAQs and Deadlines
Find important information about graduation.
Undergraduate Academic Support
Engineering Student Success
Locate Our Office
The Advising Center is located in 242 Kaufman Hall (2nd floor east end). General questions can be answered via email at engineeringadvising@odu.edu.
Questions?
If you have any academic advising questions, please email engineeringadvising@odu.edu and an advisor will follow up with you. Please include your UIN and questions that you need help with. Thank you!