The Office of Intercultural Relations is excited to support the Black student community through inclusive programming, Black Diaspora celebrations, and leadership opportunities designed to support Black Excellence.
Black Excellence Student Transition (BEST)
BEST is an on-boarding experience designed to welcome, connect, and thoughtfully integrate incoming first-year and transfer students within the ODU campus community. The BEST program seeks to encourage student holistic wellness, community engagement, and academic success by offering important resources and information during the on-boarding experience. Students must register in advance to participate and we look forward to supporting students with being their best with BEST!
Black Student Advisory Board (BSAB)
The Black Student Advisory Board (BSAB) represents the voices of Black students and advocates for the success and holistic wellness of the Black student community at Old Dominion University. The BSAB will engage and work closely with the Office of Intercultural Relations, university departments, offices, and organizations to provide recommendations for new initiatives and constructive feedback to improve current programs and services.