Dependent Student Checklist

***Not all items may be applicable to your situation - Please read each one carefully

Traditional (in-person): /academics/programs

OR

麻豆传媒 Global (online)

Check eligibility for $50 Application Fee Waiver:

Undergraduate & Graduate Traditional (in-person):

OR

麻豆传媒 Global (online)

(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.)

Freshman Application Requirements:

  • No prior college enrollment or military service

Transfer Application Requirements:

Has prior college enrollment or military service /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

In-State Tuition Eligibility: /tuition/in-state

Application for In-State Tuition Rate: OR

Application for In-State Tuition Benefit for Active Duty Military Spouses/Dependents:听

Submit credentials to the Office of Admissions

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 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Admissions Office

Previous College Experience Official Transcript(s):

Contact your previous school to order transcript to be sent electronically to 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Admissions Office

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Know which benefit you鈥檙e using? Click to go to directly to the application below:

  • GI Bill庐

(Benefits must be by service member FIRST)

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 麻豆传媒.

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

OR use Ask VA

**Dependent students who have received VA Education Benefits previously at another college need to file a 鈥淩equest for Change of Program or Place of Training鈥 VA Form 22-1995:

The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program is a state-sponsored program that can provide funding and/or tuition waivers for eligible spouses and dependents. Eligibility depends upon Virginia residency and qualifying service member requirements.

VMSDEP Application

Questions? Contact the VMSDEP Office

- Phone: 804-225-2083

OR

Contact Sheila Johnson in 麻豆传媒鈥檚 Financial Aid Office

Email: sp1johns@odu.edu

- Chapter 33 Post 9/11 federal GI Bill庐 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:

Questions? Contact FAFSA鈥檚 Contact Center

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 麻豆传媒 Global programs do not pay a tuition deposit fee)

Confirm Your Admission:

/admission/admitted/confirm

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


10a. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION OR


If you have 24 college credits or more: 10b. TRANSFER ORIENTATION

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

Questions? Contact New Student Experience

- Phone: 757-683-3428

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

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

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

  • The New to Blue timeline is included in the new student checklist that can be found in your my麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 student email for Monarch Orientation registration information.

** If you have 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 麻豆传媒 student email for Transfer Orientation registration information.

**Ch 33 and Ch 35 VA Education Benefits ONLY

  • 麻豆传媒 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 麻豆传媒 student email for communications from the School Certification Team.

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

Veterans Clearance Form:

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

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

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

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
  • Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration:The Center for Orientation, Retention, and Exploration advises anyone interested in exploring their major and career options and offers success coaching to first-year students.听

    If you weren't pre-selected for the program and would appreciate academic support, you can request a coach with this form:

    Center for Major Exploration & Mane Success Coaching

    1500 Webb University Center Norfolk, VA, 23529

    Phone: 757-683-4805

    Email: maneconnect@odu.edu

  • Center for Major Exploration & Mane Connect Success Coaching:听The Center for Major Exploration & Mane Connect Success Coaching advises any student interested in exploring their major and career options and offers success coaching to first year students.听If you weren't pre-selected for the program and would appreciate academic support, you can request a coach with this form:


The Military Connection Center is an information and resource center for all our on-campus military affiliated students. It is on the first floor of Monarch Hall, located at . The closest parking is Constant Center 45th Street Garage located at . Paid hourly parking is available and located on levels 2, 3, and 5.