Yes. Old Dominion University is a public, doctoral R1 research university based in Norfolk, Virginia. ODUGlobal is the name of our online delivery of the university's top-tier academics, taught by expert faculty engaged in cutting-edge research. Whether you take online classes or attend at main campus, you'll learn earn the same degree.
It's different for everyone, but we'll help you find out with a free unofficial transfer evaluation before you apply. We'll look at any previous college credits you've earned, plus military training/JST. Our enrollment team will work with you to make sure you can transfer as many credits as possible. We also have transfer-friendly college partnerships to help you plan your studies.
No, ODU has specific course registration periods. Most online courses follow ODU's regular semester schedule, but some programs have courses on an accelerated schedule.
You also need to be accepted to ODU in order to register for classes. For some graduate certificates, you can apply as a non-degree seeking student. If you are pursuing a full graduate degree, you may be able to apply as a non-degree student and take up to three courses after acceptance while you apply to the specific ODU graduate program you want.
It depends. Some courses are live and others you can access when convenient for you within set timelines. Our faculty work with instructional designers to develop courses in the best format for the subject matter.
Out-of-state tuition for online courses is only a few dollars more than in-state tuition.
No. Our programs are the same whether you take them online or face-to-face. In fact, many times they are taught by the same on-campus faculty. Your diploma will say that you earned your degree from Old Dominion University.
