Realize your dreams, achieve your goals
When you submit an application to Old Dominion University (ODU), you take the next big step toward your goals. Here, your ambition meets action, and your drive meets purpose as you join the next generation of leaders and change-makers.
Start your application to Old Dominion University as an:
Undergraduate
Our undergraduate students are as unique as their diverse interests. They enliven our campus community with their passion, dedication, and curiosity as they work and learn alongside award-winning faculty who mentor their success. With nearly 100 degree programs to choose from, undergraduate students have ample opportunity to explore their interests and discover their niche.
Complete the Common Application or Old Dominion University Application to get started as an undergraduate student.
Graduate
Graduate students thrive in small classes where they nurture their academic interests and explore research opportunities. Courses offer challenges they rise to, and they reap the personal and academic rewards that come with meeting our standard of excellence.
Start a Graduate School application today and prepare to advance your studies.
Transfer
Transfer students from colleges and universities in and outside of Virginia call Old Dominion University home. Transferable pathways to associate degrees make their transition to Old Dominion as smooth as possible, and as one of the most transfer-friendly universities in VA, we provide the support students need to succeed.
Apply as a transfer student and make your educational goals a reality
International
As a state-assisted, regionally accredited doctoral research institution, Old Dominion University enrolls over 1,100 international students and scholars. We offer a comprehensive range of services to support them, such as Visa & Immigration Service Advising and an FAQ page.
Join our vibrant community of learners from across the globe by applying today.
Non-Degree Seeking Students
We welcome students not seeking admission to a degree program but who wish to enroll in coursework. Whether they are adult learners returning to college or recent graduates looking to hone skills, an application to Old Dominion is all it takes to get started.
Apply now and become a student at Old Dominion.
Why Old Dominion University?
As a top public university in Virginia, Old Dominion University makes world-class education and research more accessible. Discover what makes us special.
Do You Have Questions About Applying?
Find answers on the Admissions site, or contact Admissions for help.