Monarchs Reign
Old Dominion University offers a strong return on your educational investment and is ranked a "Best National University" and a “Best Online Bachelor’s Program” by U.S. News & World Report.
ODU is the most affordable public doctoral university in Virginia. Professors are committed to using their expertise to prepare you to excel in your career. At ODU, you will gain the knowledge, tools and perspective to land your dream job, pursue graduate studies or launch your own business. History is yours for the making. So join us, and build your dominion of possibility.
Ishan
Biology major
Volunteer, Virginia Beach EMS
Future neurosurgeon
Meet more innovators >"ODU has a really strong backing of its students. Being in class with these professors, being able to take part in their labs was really beneficial."
Richard
Communication major
Food influencer and blogger
Photographer and videographer
Meet more entrepreneurs >"[ODU Professors] really teach you the hands-on experience, especially with what I do behind the camera. And that was able to build my skill set so that when [restaurants] wanted to do video, they weren't getting an amateur, they were getting somebody who actually had hands on experience already with professionals that have been in the field."
Isabella
Nursing major
Army ROTC Cadet
Future military nurse
Meet more military >"Thanks to Army ROTC, I feel like I would be prepared mentally, physically and academically for the career path that I've chosen and I would stand out amongst my peers because of what I've learned and have been taught here at Old Dominion University."
Kimberly
Mechanical and aerospace engineering, 2018
Society of Women Engineers
NASA flight controller
Meet more alumni >"It was so amazing stepping into NASA's laboratory for the first time and having the chance to work with real engineers in the field. It's an experience that you can't get in the classroom."
