Get More with ODU

Take classes or earn your degree online or on campus from Old Dominion University, a leader in online education.

Old Dominion University has been providing quality education in Virginia for over 90 years. We've been offering distance education for over 35 years. We've designed our online degrees and certificates to be academically rigorous, while still being flexible to fit into your busy lifestyle.

We offer the most online programs of any public university in Virginia. Our online programs are developed in-house by ODU instructional specialists and taught by ODU faculty.

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Ranked
#1

Top Online College in Virginia
two years in a row

- OnlineColleges.com, 2019-2020 & 2020-2021

Focused on Your Future

Old Dominion University and GEICO are making it easier for employees to:

  • start or finish a degree
  • take classes to prepare for career advancement
  • learn new skills

We also have a pathway to earn credit toward our online MBA while completing a bachelor's degree at ODU.

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Why ODU?

We Understand Adult Learners

We know that working adults need a flexible schedule to complete their education, without compromising on quality. As an ODUGlobal student, you'll be in good company:

*  77% of our students work 20+ hours per week on average

*  45% of our students are responsible for dependents

Overall, 97.2% of ODU's online students were Satisfied or Very Satisfied with their overall experiences with ODU.
Data current as of May 2022.

A Leader in Distance Education

ODU is a public university in Virginia. We've been serving students at our Norfolk campus for over 90 years and providing distance education for over 35 years.

We build all of our online programs in-house. ODU professors work with ODU instructional specialists to give online students the best learning experience possible.

Our online and campus-based classes have the same academic rigor and are all taught by ODU instructors.

No Tuition Reimbursement Hassle

ODU invoices EdAssist directly or accepts your Letter of Credit for your tuition, so you don't have to worry about any up-front tuition costs.

EdAssist will cover 100% of your tuition and textbooks costs for each course, up to a maximum amount each year. As of May 2022, the annual limit for this benefit is $5,250 for full-time associates and $2,625 for part-time associates. To receive this benefit, you agree to certain student responsibilities.

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A University of Support

ODUGlobal has dedicated staff to support you, from before application and all the way through graduation. Your student success director will be your #1 fan and advocate throughout your education at ODU.

Have you taken college classes in the past? Contact us for a free unofficial transcript review before you apply! We may award credit for those classes, which can give you a head start on a degree program.

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How to Apply

Contact ODUGlobal or complete this brief form to talk an enrollment coach. They'll ask about your goals and take a look at any previous college credits. You can even start laying out a plan of study, before you apply.

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If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree, we can provide a free unofficial evaluation of your domestic transcript(s).