Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University requires at least 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Old Dominion University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Old Dominion University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 48% of students who start college at Old Dominion University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Old Dominion University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Old Dominion University?

Old Dominion University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Old Dominion University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Old Dominion University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Old Dominion University

When choosing a major, Old Dominion University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Old Dominion University.Old Dominion University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Old Dominion University false.Old Dominion University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Dominion University

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Does Old Dominion University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Old Dominion University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Old Dominion University Have An Online Program?

✅ Old Dominion University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Old Dominion University Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Old Dominion University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Old Dominion University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Old Dominion University true for highly-qualified applicants, and true. The Freshman Honors college provides a rich curriculum for highly-motivated first-year students. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Old Dominion University.

Does Old Dominion University Require Internships?

🟨 Old Dominion University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Old Dominion University

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Old Dominion University Library

The main library on campus is the Patricia W. and Douglas Perry Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Old Dominion University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

ODU offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•International Studies, Dental Hygiene, Communication/Humanities, Interdisciplinary Studies/Humanities, Women's Studies/Humanities, Computer Science, Chemistry, Accounting, Math, Art History, Cybersecurity, Public Health, Geography, Economics

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Old Dominion University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Old Dominion University has an Army ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Old Dominion University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

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