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Military Friendly 2018-2019

Best for Vets 2017

Military Friendly 2017

Best for Vets Colleges 2022
Best Military Friendly College 2020
Military Friendly 2019-2020
Best for Vets 2019
Military Friendly 2018-2019
Best for Vets 2017
Military Friendly 2017

Best for Vets Colleges 2022

Best Military Friendly College 2020

Military Friendly 2019-2020

Best for Vets 2019

Military Friendly 2018-2019

Best for Vets 2017

Military Friendly 2017

Old Dominion University (ODU) is a military-friendly institution with a quarter of the student body affiliated with the United States military. We provide an extensive list of services to help you succeed from application to graduation. Be sure to check out the recently renovated community lounge, study spaces, and cyber lounges for military-affiliated students in Monarch Hall. A contact list is down below. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions.

Naval ROTC

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Army ROTC

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New Student Checklist

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Veteran Services

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Military Services & Programs

Military Connection Center

Military Connection Center

Support for students from admission through graduation to career.

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DegreeWorks

Military Tuition Information

Assistance with your G.I. Bill®, other VA programs, and certification.

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Odu Students With Big Blue

Military Student Programs

Events hosted in Fall & Spring semesters for new students.

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Upcoming Events

Mar
4
Op BLUE: Creating Your Financial Foundation
12:30 pm
Mar
6
SVA March Meeting
12:30 pm
Mar
17
MCC x SVA Tie Dye Party
4 pm

Important Contacts

Contact the Military Connection Center for assistance with applying to ODU, enrolling for classes, career counseling, and/or getting connected with campus.

Contact Dan Whiting for assistance with distance learning enrollment.

Contact the Registrar's Office Veterans Affairs Team for assistance with the G.I. Bill, Certifying classes through the VA, and other tuition benefit questions.

G.I. Jobs Magazine Recognizes Two ODU Vets

Krista Brant and Katherine Martinez were selected for G.I. Jobs Magazine 2020 Inaugural Student Veteran Leadership Awards. 

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FAQs

Do you still have questions? Check out our FAQ page for additional information.