International Admissions

1. Application and $50 fee

2. All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

3. Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

4. Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)

5. Passport identification page

6. SAT/ACT standardized exams are optional, though highly recommended

Send all materials & correspondence to

International Admissions
Old Dominion University
2101 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529 USA

As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

• Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
• Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
• When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts and course descriptions are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
• A complete application and supporting credentials must be received by the stated term deadline, or admission consideration will be applied to the next available semester.
• Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to intladm@odu.edu. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.

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Conditional admission to Old Dominion University is offered only to those highly qualified applicants meeting University admission requirements with the exception of English language proficiency. Granting of conditional admission is subject to program approval, and may not be available for all programs of study.

Beyond the traditional, face to face classroom instruction, Old Dominion University offers live course delivery, or Distance Learning, anywhere a high speed internet connection is available.

• Programs of study include over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate & licensure programs.
• There are four regional Higher Education Centers, and dozens of designated on-site learning locations throughout Virginia, Arizona and the state of Washington.
• Students in F-1 of J-1 visa status must attend classes on the main Norfolk campus.

The Office of International Admissions awards general education and elective undergraduate course credit from classes taken at accredited foreign and U.S. post secondary institutions. Core departmental course credit is awarded by academic advisors within the college. Official English translations of course/catalog descriptions are required as part of the application process.

• Monarch TRANSFERmation illustrates course equivalents of accredited U.S. institutions. Use Monarch TRANSFERmation to see how your transfer credits apply to your specific program of study.
• To view individual course equivalents, use the Course-by-Course Evaluation Tool.
• Understanding your ODU Transfer Evaluation.
• The University Catalog outlines in detail general education and degree requirements.

Admission to the College of Health Sciences is highly selective and competitive, and university admission does not guarantee entry into the college's programs of study. Students are encouraged to apply during their sophomore (2nd) year to begin the program track during their junior (3rd) year. Supplemental application procedures and direct advisement from the College of Health Sciences is required.

The following programs require an additional application once a student has been admitted to the university:

• Cytotechnology
• Dental Hygiene
• Environmental Health
• Medical Technology
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• Nursing
• Ophthalmic Technology

General deferment requests are honored for up to one academic year from the initial term of application or admission, though, any new course work completed in the interim will be reviewed before a final approval is granted. After one academic year, students may re-apply with updated transcripts, supporting credentials and application fee. Students in F/J status must submit updated financial documents, and return all unused forms I-20 or DS-2019.

• Defer your International Application

1. Application and $50 fee

2. Equivalent U.S. Bachelor's Degree

3. All prior Secondary/High School or College/University transcripts along with Diploma or Leaving Certificate.

4. Demonstrated English Language Proficiency

5. Financial Documentation (seeking F/J visas only)

6. Passport identification

7. Requirements & deadlines vary by program

   1. Standardized Test Results (GRE, GMAT, MAT, MCAT, PRAXIS)

   2. Essay/Personal Statement/Resume

   3. Letters of Recommendation

Send all materials & correspondence to

International Admissions
Old Dominion University
2101 Dragas Hall
Norfolk, VA 23529 USA

As a service to applicants, the Office of International Admissions evaluates all foreign academic credentials. All documents submitted during the application process become the property of Old Dominion University and cannot be returned.

• Transcripts, translations and standardized tests must be official, sealed, stamped by the institution or testing agency and sent directly to the Office of International Admissions at Old Dominion University.
• Testing authorities may include the Registrar or the Principal/Controller of Examinations.
• When English is not the language of instruction, academic transcripts are required in both English and one's native language. Certified official translations by a licensed or professional translator must accompany academic documents not written in English. Translations of official documents completed by the student will not be accepted.
• Once submitted, no additional documents can be uploaded through the online application. If you wish to include additional credentials, attach and send them directly to intladm@odu.edu. Please be sure your name and date of birth are clearly indicated in the email subject line.

Graduate provisional admission is granted at the discretion of the department of study, and may not be available for all degree programs. Examples of provisional admission may include completion of additional required course work, standardized tests, or other requirements set forth by the graduate program director.

• Highly qualified applicants holding a three-year Bachelor's degree may be considered for provisional admission at the Master's level.

Conditional admission to Old Dominion University is offered only to those highly qualified applicants meeting University admission requirements with the exception of English language proficiency. Granting of conditional admission is subject to program approval, and may not be available for all programs of study.

Beyond the traditional, face to face classroom instruction, Old Dominion University offers live course delivery, or Distance Learning, anywhere a high speed internet connection is available.

• Programs of study include over 70 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificate & licensure programs.
• There are four regional Higher Education Centers, and dozens of designated on-site learning locations throughout Virginia, Arizona and the state of Washington.
• Students in F-1 or J-1 visa status must attend classes on the main Norfolk campus.

The Office of Graduate Studies coordinates the selection process for all graduate awards. The graduate program director in the student's declared major is the key person for making the nomination to the vice provost of graduate studies for all graduate awards, unless another contact person or application is indicated below. For more information, contact the Office of Graduate Studies.

Teaching and research assistantships are available to full-time graduate students who meet the requirements listed under the Graduate Assistantship Guidelines. Stipends vary by program and college. Additional information is available from the Office of Graduate Studies. Read more information from the Graduate Catalog.

Graduate admission at Old Dominion adheres to strict application deadlines.

• A complete application and supporting credentials must be received by the stated program deadline, or admission consideration will be applied to the next available semester.
• International graduate students are eligible to apply for financial assistance in the form of departmental research and teaching assistantships.
• Certain graduate programs require much earlier deadlines for both admission consideration and financial assistance. Direct inquires regarding assistantship awards to the Graduate Program Director of your desired program of study.

General deferment requests are honored for up to one academic year from the initial term of application or admission, though, any new course work completed in the interim will be reviewed before a final approval is granted. After one academic year, students may re-apply with updated transcripts, supporting credentials and application fee. Students in F/J status must submit updated financial documents, and return all unused forms I-20 or DS-2019.

• Defer your International Application