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Traditional (in-person): /academics/programs

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Check eligibility for $50 Application Fee Waiver:

• Email admissions@odu.edu

Undergraduate & Graduate Traditional (in-person):

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(Fill out the interest form for the online program you're interested in. An enrollment coach will contact you for personalized, one-on-one support.)

Freshman Application Requirements:

• No prior college enrollment or military service

Transfer Application Requirements:

Has prior college enrollment or military service /transfer

You must apply for in-state tuition before classes start for the term (at least three weeks before). If you fail to apply for in-state privileges, you will be billed at the out-of-state rate.

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- Questions concerning this benefit should be addressed to instate@odu.edu

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In-State Tuition Eligibility: /tuition/in-state

Application for In-State Tuition Rate: OR

Application for In-State Tuition Benefit for Active Duty Military Spouses/Dependents:��

Submit credentials to the Office of Admissions

• Undergraduate admissions email:��admissions@odu.edu
• Graduate admissions email:��gradadmit@odu.edu

High School Transcript: (if earned less than 24 college credits)

• Contact your high school or school district to obtain diploma or order transcript to be sent electronically to ������ϲ�����’s Admissions Office

Previous College Experience Official Transcript(s):

Contact your previous school to order transcript to be sent electronically to ������ϲ�����’s Admissions Office

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Know which benefit you’re using? Click to go to directly to the application below:

(Benefits must be by service member FIRST)

Once you complete the application, the VA will take 30-45 days to process your request. Once the request is processed, the VA will mail a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your home/mailing address. Keep the Certificate of Eligibility sent by the VA for your records and for submission to ������ϲ�����.

Questions? Contact VA Education Hotline: 1-888-442-4551

OR use Ask VA

**Dependent students who have received VA Education Benefits previously at another college need to file a “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” VA Form 22-1995:

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program is a state-sponsored program that can provide funding and/or tuition waivers for eligible spouses and dependents. Eligibility depends upon Virginia residency and qualifying service member requirements.

VMSDEP Application

Questions? Contact the VMSDEP Office

- Phone: 804-225-2083

• Email: vmsdep@dvs.virginia.gov

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Contact Sheila Johnson in ������ϲ�����’s Financial Aid Office

Email: sp1johns@odu.edu

- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 federal GI Bill benefits are considered a financial resource in your financial aid package and can impact eligibility for other financial aid. Learn more on our Military Financing page.

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Admissions usually takes about 2-3 weeks to get back to you with a decision.

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If you have no prior college experience or have 23 college credits or less:

10a. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION OR

If you have 24 college credits or more: 10b. TRANSFER ORIENTATION

(See below for more information about each type of orientation)

Questions? Contact New Student Experience

• Email: orientation@odu.edu

- Phone: 757-683-3428

Below are a selection of important tasks and opportunities for students to complete before the start of the semester:

• • Complete Placement Exams
  • Begin a housing application if interested in living on-campus
  • Review
  • Purchase Parking Permit

Submit Monarch ID Card photo and pick up your new ID in Monarch Hall

** If you have no prior college experience or have 23 college credits or less:

** If you have 24 college credits or more

• Transfer Orientation is an optional, one-day on-campus orientation experience for new students who meet the transfer credit threshold requirement. Course registration happens during orientation.
• Please check your ������ϲ����� student email for Transfer Orientation registration information.

**Ch 33 and Ch 35 VA Education Benefits ONLY

• ������ϲ����� School Certifying Officials (SCOs) begin reporting to the VA $0.00 in the tuition and fees approximately 30 days before the first day of classes. Depending on your benefit, this first certification should trigger the VA's disbursement of your monthly allotments.
• During peak periods, please allow at least 30-45 business days for processing. Make sure to check your ������ϲ����� student email for communications from the School Certification Team.

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• Upload your scanned Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your Veteran’s Clearance Form after you have registered for classes.

Veterans Clearance Form:

**MAKE SURE WHEN SUBMITTING THIS FORM THAT YOU INPUT YOUR UIN AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER(S) CORRECTLY**

Altering your schedule during the Add/Drop period will impact the processing speed of your certification!

**The MCC hosts a Welcome Lunch at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. To register for our events, join us on

For more information, email military@odu.edu or stop by the Military Connection Center for a tour of our spaces, including:

• MCC Main Office
• Computer Lab
• Community Lounge
• Break Room

Reservable Study Spaces

• Student Veterans of America (SVA) : Connects student veterans and family members to build community, provides resources and opportunities, and empowers students to reach their full potential. To register for our events, join us on

• Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration:��The Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration advises anyone interested in exploring their major and career options and offers success coaching to first-year students.��

  If you weren't pre-selected for the program and would appreciate academic support, you can request a coach with this form:

  Center for Major Exploration & Mane Success Coaching

  1500 Webb University Center Norfolk, VA, 23529

  Phone: 757-683-4805

  Email: maneconnect@odu.edu

• Center for Major Exploration & Mane Connect Success Coaching:��The Center for Major Exploration & Mane Connect Success Coaching advises any student interested in exploring their major and career options and offers success coaching to first year students.��If you weren't pre-selected for the program and would appreciate academic support, you can request a coach with this form: