Veteran Student Checklist

Traditional (in-person): https://www.odu.edu/academics/programs

OR

ODU Global (online): https://online.odu.edu/programs

Decide whether you are applying as a Traditional in-person student or a fully online ODU Global student.

Check eligibility for $50 Application Fee Waiver:

• Email admissions@odu.edu

Undergraduate & Graduate Traditional (in-person):

ODU Application

OR

ODU Global (online): https://online.odu.edu/programs

(Fill out the interest form for the online program you're interested in. An enrollment coach will contact you for personalized, one-on-one support.)

Transfer Application Requirements:

Has prior college enrollment or military service https://www.odu.edu/transfer

You must apply for in-state tuition before classes start for the term (at least three weeks before). If you fail to apply for in-state privileges, you will be billed at the out-of-state rate.

- Questions concerning this benefit should be addressed to instate@odu.edu

Military In-State Tuition Information: https://www.odu.edu/tuition- aid/costs-tuition/tuition/application/active-duty

Application for Active Duty/Veteran Tuition Rates: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=467634

Submit credentials to the Office of Admissions

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• Undergraduate admissions email: admissions@odu.edu
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• Graduate admissions email: gradadmit@odu.edu

High School Transcript: (if earned less than 24 college credits)

• Contact your high school or school district to obtain diploma or order transcript to be sent electronically to ODU’s Admissions Office

Official Joint Services Transcript: (OPTIONAL) https://jst.doded.mil/

CCAF: (MANDATORY for Air Force personnel)

https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/32882/institution

Previous College Experience Official Transcript(s):

Contact your previous school to order transcript to be sent electronically to ODU’s Admissions Office

Undergraduate: https://www.odu.edu/admission/undergraduate/status-check

Graduate: https://www.odu.edu/admission/graduate/status

Chapter 33 Post 9/11 federal GI Bill benefits are considered a financial resource in your financial aid package and can impact eligibility for other financial aid. Learn more on our Military Financing page.

FAFSA Application: https://studentaid.gov/

Questions? Contact FAFSA’s Contact Center https://studentaid.gov/help-center/contact

Know which benefit you’re using? Click to go to directly to the application below:

• Chapter 1606: Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve
• Chapter 30: Montgomery GI Bill
• Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment
• Chapter 33: Post 9/11 GI Bill

**Ch 1606, Ch 30, and Ch 33 ONLY

Once you complete the application, the VA will take 30-45 days to process your request. Once the request is processed, the VA will mail a Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your home/mailing address. Keep the Certificate of Eligibility sent by the VA for your records and for submission to ODU.

Questions? Contact VA Education Hotline: 1-888-442-4551

OR use Ask VA https://ask.va.gov/

**Service members or veterans who have received VA benefits previously at another college need to file a “Request for Change of Program or Place of Training” VA Form 22-1995: https://www.va.gov/education/apply-for-education- benefits/application/1995/introduction

Admissions usually takes about 2-3 weeks to get back to you with a decision.

Check eligibility for $200 Tuition Deposit Waiver:

- Email admissions@odu.edu

(Graduate programs and ODU Global programs do not pay a tuition deposit fee)

Confirm Your Admission: https://www.odu.edu/admission/admitted/confirm

If you have no prior college experience or have 23 college credits or less:

9a. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION

OR

If you have 24 college credits or more:

9b. TRANSFER ORIENTATION

• (See below for more information about each type of orientation)

Questions? Contact New Student Experience

• Email: orientation@odu.edu

- Phone: 757-683-3428

Below are a selection of important tasks and opportunities for students to complete before the start of the semester:

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• Complete Placement Exams
• Begin a housing application if interested in living on-campus
• Review Student Financial Account
• Purchase Parking Permit

Submit Monarch ID Card photo and pick up your new ID in Monarch Hall

**If student has no prior college enrollment or has 23 college credits or less:

• The New to Blue timeline is included in the new student checklist that can be found in your myODU portal.

• Discover Your Pride: Monarch Orientation is a one-day on-campus orientation experience for new students. Course registration happens during orientation.

• Please check your ODU student email for Monarch Orientation registration information.

**If student has 24 college credits or more

• Transfer Orientation is an optional, one-day on-campus orientation experience for new students who meet the transfer credit threshold requirement. Course registration happens during orientation.

• Please check your ODU student email for Transfer Orientation registration information.

**Ch 1606, Ch 30, and Ch 33 ONLY

• ODU School Certifying Officials (SCOs) begin reporting to the VA $0.00 in the tuition and fees approximately 30 days before the first day of classes. Depending on your benefit, this first certification should trigger the VA's disbursement of your monthly allotments.

During peak periods, please allow at least 30-45 business days for processing. Make sure to check your ODU student email for communications from the School Certification Team.

• Upload your scanned Certificate of Eligibility (COE) to your Veteran’s Clearance Form after you have registered for classes.

Veterans Clearance Form: https://forms.odu.edu/view.php?id=75838

**MAKE SURE WHEN SUBMITTING THIS FORM THAT YOU INPUT YOUR UIN AND SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER CORRECTLY**

• Altering your schedule during the Add/Drop period will impact the processing speed of your certification!

**Chapter 31: Veteran Readiness and Employment:

Your VR&E counselor will submit an e-authorization in lieu of this form. You do not need to submit a Veterans Clearance Form. Please contact your VA assigned VR&E counselor.

The Military Connection Center encourages students to register and establish accommodations with OEA prior to the start of courses.

Register for Services: https://www.odu.edu/accessibility/registration

**The MCC hosts a Welcome Lunch at the beginning of every fall and spring semester. To register for our events, join us on Monarch Groups!

For more information, email military@odu.edu or stop by the Military Connection Center for a tour of our spaces, including:

• MCC Main Office
• Computer Lab
• Community Lounge
• Break Room

Reservable Study Spaces

• Student Veterans of America (SVA) : Connects student veterans and family members to build community, provides resources and opportunities, and empowers students to reach their full potential. To register for our events, join us on Monarch Groups!
• Veteran Student Success Coach and Operation: BLUE Supports student veterans’ personal and academic success and assists with navigating college through major exploration, understanding basic needs (financial aid, housing, food), personal health and wellness, and adjusting to a non-military-oriented lifestyle. Operation BLUE: Bridging Life and University Experience is a year- long active learning program where student veterans are guided through intentionally designed workshops and activities to gain practical experience, self-awareness and transferable skills.

  Email Sarah Cervantes at scervant@odu.edu for more information.

• Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE)This program connects current student veterans trained as Peer Advisors with incoming student veterans to help them navigate college life, address challenges they may face, refer them to appropriate resources on and off-campus, and provide ongoing support. To become a Peer Advisor, complete an interest form. Email Pave Team Leader Lauren Redd at pave@odu.edu for more information.