Complete an Advanced Degree on Your Schedule

Pursue your master's or doctorate degree online with a university that understands the needs of working adults. Taught by the same faculty as on-campus programs, our rigorous options allow you to learn on your own terms.

Scholarships for Fall 2025

We're offering one-time scholarships to students enrolled in certain online master's programs for Fall 2025! Check out our Future Shapers, Social Good, and Healthcare Heroes scholarships for eligibility details. Explore Scholarships

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Application Requirements by Program

When you apply to ODU as a graduate student, you're also applying to your specific degree or certificate program.

Programs often require additional materials to consider your application, such as GRE scores or an essay.

Questions about the application process? Email us for personalized assistance at globalgradadmit@odu.edu.

Application Deadlines

The application deadline may vary depending on the program, but in general, the graduate admission deadlines by semester are:

  • Fall: June 1 (April 15 for International)
  • Spring: November 1 (October 1 for International)
  • Summer: March 1 (February 1 for International)

Some degree programs prefer to have student cohorts start in a specific semester. More details can be found on our program pages or in the Graduate Catalog.

Military Pathways

ODU's unique military pathways could save you time, money, and effort without compromising academic rigor. Credit can be earned outside the classroom through military training and/or experience.

For graduate degrees, we currently offer:

We also offer a Master of Engineering Management (MEM) by portable media for qualified candidates. Navy Nuclear Power School Officer program or Bettis Reactor Engineering School graduates earn a waiver of up to 12 experiential credit hours. Learn more about admission to the MEM by portable media.

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Have Questions? Get Answers

If you have questions about a specific program, our faculty graduate program directors are ready to help. They can answer questions about program requirements, courses, and more. To get in touch: 

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globalgradadmit@odu.edu

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