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Old Dominion University Review Summary

If you live in the state of Virginia or would like to study in Virginia, then one college you might want to consider is Old Dominion University, located in Norfolk, Virginia. Old Dominion University is liked for many reasons; among them the large number of academic programs, the availability of night classes offered to accommodate working adults, and the off- campus classes for convenience. “Awesome Programs for Working Adults” is how one person describes Old Dominion University and other than the fact that Old Dominion is more of a commuter campus and thus lacks the full campus experience offered by some schools, Old Dominion is still well- respected among Colleges and Universities and it makes a good choice for those wanting to go to school near the Virginia coast.
22% of people rated Old Dominion University as 5 stars
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44% of people rated Old Dominion University as 4 stars
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12% of people rated Old Dominion University as 3 stars
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No one rated Old Dominion University as 2 stars
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22% of people rated Old Dominion University as 1 star
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5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
It's a exciting place to live with a lot of things to explore.
DEC
4
2007
I had a blast my four years at ODU. I was a student athlete, which definently made it more enjoyable for me. The school has made a lot of improvements since I left and they're also getting a football team. The school has a variety of classes and is very diverse. The one thing I didn't like too much was... review »
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Albuquerque, NM
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3 star rating Most Helpful
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Love the campus and classes, not so much student housing
SEP
22
2009

DORMS: I am a current ODU freshman this year and although I only live 20 minutes away i chose to stay on campus to get "the full experience", for me, this was a mistake. Housing put me in a dorm that i had not even applied to be in. Upon arrival all was good. Turns out I am in the loudest dorm on campus...

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Carrsville, VA
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Old Dominion University Ratings and Reviews

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Fun and Educational
not rich, believe in higher education, appreciative of good service, average student, pc-user, procrastinator

NOV
15
2007
The school is big,  but not so big. so that one can still walk from builing to building, and still be on time for classes.  They have a wonderful international program, which makes for a very diverse student body.  On campus housing is getting better, with a new facility called the "Quad" just being finished this year.  This should make for students having more school spirit and ODU pride.
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4 star rating
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hartandsoul85
Norfolk, VA



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A fun, growing campus and sound academics
paying for school

MAR
8
2009

ODU was founded as a division of William & Mary in 1930. It is a good school that is getting even better. Their academic programs and reputation have improved significantly over the last decade or more. The campus is more urban and quite modern, so you don't have many cobblestone streets or old architecture etc. ODU has nationally respected programs in science, technology and medicine including partnerships with EVMS. It also has over 20,000 students and an ever-growing amount of housing options. You'll hear that this is mostly a commuter school, but thats not really the case any more. The vast...

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4 star rating
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monarx
Norfolk, VA



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Notraditional, off-site classes - can be a lifesaver
have advanced degree, college grad, a mom

MAR
1
2008
"Let's do it another way," seems to be a consistant trait of Old Dominion University, of Norfolk, Virginia. This university grew out of William and Mary to establish another way of learning. ODU is a leader in the non-traditional method of education. Even in the far-off reaches of Arizona, Georgia and ships-at-sea, ODU is there via direct link or videostreaming. Program coursework can be taken, and a program completed, off site simply by sitting at a computer or in front of a linked TV, and watching the class in "real time" or on tape as it happened on the ODU campus. Off-site students get... review »
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4 star rating
2008 Writer
usnnc
Athens, GA



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A nice university
a serious student, a good test taker, paying for school, into the social scene

MAY
14
2009

Old Dominion University is a nice medium sized univerisity located in Norfolk, Virginia. It is somewhat selective but not as bad as some schools. It is not too hard to transfer in. Tuition is roughly $7,000 a year. There is a lot to do in Hampton Roads. There is Virgina Beach about 30 minutes away. Downtown Norfolk is about 15 minutes away. There are tons of cute little shops in an area called Ghent.  It has a good social scene between local clubs, house parties and the greek life. You can live on or off campus. There are tons of apartments. Classes are small and they are actually taught by...

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4 star rating
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dramaqueen21
Norfolk, VA



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electrical department worst

JUL
31
2008
gpa dosent matter to get a financial aid. should be related to any of the professor or keep praising them
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rahul1234
Norfolk, VA



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administration of this school is unorganized

Rated on November 3, 2008

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1 star rating
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smyle479
Ashburn, VA



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Awesome programs for working adults
willing to pay for quality, procrastinator, avid reader, practical, public school grad, a busy person, pc-user, married

AUG
21
2007
I love the may different programs that ODU offers.  I received my BS from here and will soon receive my MS.  I will probably attend a different school for my PhD, only because many employers would like a person to have attended more than just the one school.  I am a very bisy person and do not want to have to drive miles to get to classes.  ODU offers many televised classes in the local area, so that ore people can attend and gain their education. 
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5 star rating
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scoff001
Newport News, VA



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