New Enrollment Checklist

Congratulations! Welcome to the Monarch family.

Welcome to ODUGlobal! Your journey to success starts here, and we’re thrilled to support you every step of the way. Challenges may arise, but with our success services tailored to fit your world, you’ll have everything you need to achieve amazing things—during your studies and beyond.

This page will guide you to:

Set Up Student Access, so you can log into ODU systems
Access Your Accounts, including student email and course registration
Complete Orientation, Testing, or Training that may be required
Celebrate your next steps with digital swag!

A smiling student seated at a table with a laptop reviews his checklist.

Undergraduate Student

After confirming your enrollment, your Enrollment Counselor will reach out via your ODU student email (see Set Up Student Accounts below) to help you register for your first class. You'll also be connected with your Student Success Advisor (SSA) who will help you plan your course of study, register for additional classes, and navigate college life. Don’t hesitate to ask questions—our team is here to connect you with the resources you need to thrive.

Graduate Students

Your department faculty or advising staff will contact you directly via your ODU student email (see Set Up Student Accounts below) to guide you through course planning and registration. They’ll ensure you have the support and resources needed to excel in your program.

Set Up Student Access

Your UIN is a unique 8-digit number that you'll use to identify your student record. Your offer of admission letter has your UIN in it. Save it and be sure to use it in all university-related correspondence.

If you do not have your UIN, please email register@odu.edu.

MIDAS (Monarch Identification and Authorization System) is ODU's login and password management system. Your MIDAS ID and password give you access to ODU systems and resources, including:

your student email account,
live online class meetings,
library services,
and ODU's learning management system.

Two-factor authentication is required to safeguard your student information. You will set this up during the process of activating your MIDAS account.

ODU Technology Services has resources to help you activate your MIDAS account.

The myODU portal has a checklist for new students, plus information and helpful links.

Open the webpage my.odu.edu.
Click "Sign In" (top right of page) and login using your newly created MIDAS ID and password.
Locate and view your checklist (top left of page).
Review and complete all applicable items.

Your UIN is a unique 8-digit number that you'll use to identify your student record. Your offer of admission letter has your UIN in it. Save it and be sure to use it in all university-related correspondence.

If you do not have your UIN, please email register@odu.edu.

MIDAS (Monarch Identification and Authorization System) is ODU's login and password management system. Your MIDAS ID and password give you access to ODU systems and resources, including:

your student email account,
live online class meetings,
library services,
and ODU's learning management system.

Two-factor authentication is required to safeguard your student information. You will set this up during the process of activating your MIDAS account.

ODU Technology Services has resources to help you activate your MIDAS account.

The myODU portal has a checklist for new students, plus information and helpful links.

Open the webpage my.odu.edu.
Click "Sign In" (top right of page) and login using your newly created MIDAS ID and password.
Locate and view your checklist (top left of page).
Review and complete all applicable items.

Access Your Accounts

Your ODU email account is activated automatically when you activate your MIDAS account. It's accessible about 10 minutes after your MIDAS account is activated.

All official ODU communications will go to your ODU student email address. Please check it often.

Login to your ODU student email here
For help with your email account, please visit the Technology Services student email web page.

LEO Online is ODU’s student information system. It contains your official student record, including:

personal information,
grades and ODU transcripts,
course registration,
financial aid and billing,
and more.

Access LEO Online at leoonline.odu.edu

When you submitted your admission application, a determination was made regarding your residency classification (in-state or out-of-state). This classification impacts your tuition rate. If your residency is incorrect, it must be corrected before you start classes.

To check your residency classification:

Login to LEO Online with your MIDAS ID and password.
Select 'Admissions, Registration, Student Records, Graduation Information'.
Select 'Student Records'.
Go to 'View General Student Information'.
Select correct term.
Review 'Residence' on this page.
- If you believe your classification is incorrect or there are additional circumstances that warrant consideration, you should complete and submit the Supplemental Application for In-State Rates. If you are under age 24, the Parental Supplemental Application should be completed as well.
- If your residency classification is in pending status, please complete the In-State Tuition Application.
- These forms should be completed and submitted within 14 days of the initial decision and prior to the start of classes. Once submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email regarding your classification from instate@odu.edu.

Your ODU email account is activated automatically when you activate your MIDAS account. It's accessible about 10 minutes after your MIDAS account is activated.

All official ODU communications will go to your ODU student email address. Please check it often.

Login to your ODU student email here
For help with your email account, please visit the Technology Services student email web page.

LEO Online is ODU’s student information system. It contains your official student record, including:

personal information,
grades and ODU transcripts,
course registration,
financial aid and billing,
and more.

Access LEO Online at leoonline.odu.edu

When you submitted your admission application, a determination was made regarding your residency classification (in-state or out-of-state). This classification impacts your tuition rate. If your residency is incorrect, it must be corrected before you start classes.

To check your residency classification:

Login to LEO Online with your MIDAS ID and password.
Select 'Admissions, Registration, Student Records, Graduation Information'.
Select 'Student Records'.
Go to 'View General Student Information'.
Select correct term.
Review 'Residence' on this page.
- If you believe your classification is incorrect or there are additional circumstances that warrant consideration, you should complete and submit the Supplemental Application for In-State Rates. If you are under age 24, the Parental Supplemental Application should be completed as well.
- If your residency classification is in pending status, please complete the In-State Tuition Application.
- These forms should be completed and submitted within 14 days of the initial decision and prior to the start of classes. Once submitted and reviewed, you will receive an email regarding your classification from instate@odu.edu.

Complete Orientation, Testing, or Training

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law that guarantees students certain rights with respect to their education. FERPA grants you access and allows amendments to your student education records. It also controls when your records may or may not be disclosed.

Review your rights under FERPA

For students over the age of 18: if you wish to allow a parent or guardian to view certain parts of your student records, follow the Proxy Access instructions at the bottom of the FERPA page.

Complete the Online New Student Orientation

We have an online orientation to help make your admission experience a smooth one. Your Enrollment Counselor will give you directions on how to access and complete the orientation.

Complete the New Student Inventory

New freshmen are required to take the Transition to College Inventory. New transfer students must take the Transfer Student Survey. Each has two parts: an assessment and a biographical questionnaire. Watch your ODU student email account for an invitation to this assessment.

Register for and complete the Undergraduate Writing Sample Placement Test

If you are not transferring credit for ENGL 110C, you must take the writing sample placement test. Your Enrollment Counselor or Student Success Advisor will tell you how to access and complete this test. Students who do not have credit for ENGL 110C must pass this test before the end of their second semester. Your Student Success Advisor can help you decide the best time to take ENGL 110C, as it may be a prerequisite to other needed coursework.

Complete a Student Orientation

If applicable, the department or school that manages your program will send orientation/new student information to your ODU student email address.

Complete CITI Training

All ODU graduate students must complete the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). CITI consists of seven training modules in the fundamentals of responsible conduct of research. The goal is to enhance the professional development of all students, regardless of discipline.

You must complete the CITI training within your first year of enrollment at ODU. For instructions, please visit the Office of Research.