ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ we use professional advisors and faculty advisors to support our diverse student population. Our university policy requires all degree seeking students to meet with their academic advisor to ensure academic success. You’ll meet with your advisor each semester to discuss academic and career goals, course scheduling, and academic success resources.
Advisors are available year-round to assist students. It’s best to reach out to your advisor early each semester. to ensure that you have a solid academic success plan and can register for the next semester. The AD – Degree Plan Hold prevents registration and is moved after you meet with your advisor. Holds do not become active until right before registration opens each semester, but even if you don’t see a hold on your record, you can still meet with your advisor!
With over 120 undergraduate programs, 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist and doctoral levels plus a wealth of certificate and professional development programs, Old Dominion University has the program for you.
The Center for Advising Administration & Academic Partnerships guides undergraduate students through academic challenges and choices, oversees the academic progress of all students and supports faculty advisors.
Our office is located in the Student Success Center. You may contact the office at (757) 683-3699 or advisor@odu.edu.
All degree-seeking students must be advised prior to registering each semester. An advisor degree-plan hold is placed on each student's account -- this block is removed during the advising session.
Each field of study has a specific advisor. For a full listing of Undergraduate Program Advisors visit the Directory of Advisors.
Choosing a major is one of the most definitive decisions a college student can make. Old Dominion University has resources to make sure this major decision goes smoothly.
Degree or non-degree status undergraduate students who are undecided about a major and want to explore majors can make an appointment to see an advisor in the (CME), which is located in 1500 Webb Center. The Center for Major Exploration will help you handle advising inquiries and refer you to the appropriate office when you are ready to be advised in your intended major. CME can also be reached by phone at 757-683-4805.