Register for Classes

Starting in Fall 2026, all ODUGlobal undergraduate, master's and certificate courses will follow an 8-week, asynchronous format. This new model is part of Old Dominion University’s commitment to making education more flexible, responsive, and aligned with online student demand

We offer coursework on a semester basis; we do not have an open registration year-round. (The only exceptions are the Engineering Management courses delivered by portable media to military service members. Ashore students should click here to register for MEM courses.)

Please check the ODU Academic Calendar for important dates including course registration, add/drop/withdraw deadlines, tuition due dates, exams, and holidays.

How to Find Online Courses in LEO Online

Accelerated 8-week courses move quickly. Review recommended course load guidance before choosing courses for Term 1 or Term 2.

Plan your course load before you register 

The University has updated the registration system to help make registration easier moving forward. Please read each step carefully. The process is different from previous terms.

All undergraduate, master's and graduate certificate courses are offered in accelerated, asynchronous eight-week sessions. For these courses, the fall term is divided into two eight-week sessions.

  1. Log in to the MyODU portal.
  2. Select LEO Online.
  3. On the next screen, select Registration Self-Service.
  4. Select Register - Add/Drop/Withdraw.
  5. To view and register for courses in the first half of the semester: 
    • Select the Select a Term link at the top of the page.
    • Choose Fall 2026 First Eight Weeks.
    • Then select Continue
  6. Search for your course:
    • Use only the Subject and Course number fields.
    • Do not enter anything in the Student Campus field.
    • Select Search.
  7. Add your course:
    • Find the course you want and select Add (typically on the far right).
    • Note: Instructors may not display in the course search results.
  8. Complete your registration:
    • After adding selected courses to your schedule, click the Submit button (located in the bottom right corner of the page).
  9. To view and register for courses in the second half of the semester:
    • Select the Select a Term link at the top of the page.
    • Choose Fall 2026 Second Eight Weeks.
    • Repeat steps 6 through 8.


One exception to the eight-week asynchronous model applies to the practicum courses required for some degree programs. These courses will run for the full Fall or Spring semester, but they will be divided between the First Eight-Week Term and the Second Eight-Week Term.

If your program requires practicums, you will need to register for the practicum course in both terms. However, you will register for 1.5 credits each term, for a total of 3 credits. You will still complete and pay for 3 credits overall.

Video Tutorial

Register for 8-Week Terms

Here's a walk-through on how to register for online asynchronous, accelerated classes staring in Fall 2026 using myODU portal.

Troubleshooting

I tried to register for a course and I got an error: "Student campus does not match course campus. Registration prohibited. Contact register@odu.edu." 
Every student at ODU has a campus code that determines which course sections you can register for. You can find your campus code in LEO Online under Student Records > View General Student Information. If you have questions, please email register@odu.edu.

What if my computer isn't compatible, or I don't have the other hardware (webcam, microphone, etc.)?

  1. You can take classes using computers at a higher education center or your local ODUGlobal partner, or attend class in-person on ODU's main campus.
  2. Check with the ODU IT Helpdesk to discuss what you need in order for your computer run online classes.
  3. If you have technical difficulty during a live class, you can review the class through high definition archives of classes within the learning management system and on the ODUGlobal website.
  4. Live online classes often have an attendance requirement. Sometimes a professor may allow you to attend class by watching the archives of live class sessions, but you should NOT assume that this is allowed. Please check with your advisor or the professor about taking a course by watching the archives rather than attending live online class sessions.

Need more help?

We're happy to assist! Please contact your ODUGlobal Student Success Advisor, or email ODUGlobal at ODUGlobal@odu.edu.