PREVIEW: ODU'S ORIENTATION PROGRAM
What is Preview?
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ODU's on-campus orientation program.
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Includes educational planning, course selection and registration, student and parent interaction, and an overview of resources and campus life
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Different than Open House, a general information session about the University for prospective students
Is it required?
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Locate Your 'Student Type' Below |
Understand Your Requirements |
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New high school graduate |
An on-campus Freshman Preview is required. |
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3+ years since high school graduation and few or no transfer credits |
Both the Transfer Online Orientation and an on-campus Preview are required. |
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Transfer student (0-23 credits) |
Both the Transfer Online Orientation and an on-campus Preview are required. |
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Transfer student (24+ credits) |
The Transfer Online Orientation is required and an on-campus Transfer Preview is strongly recommended. If you opt out, please make an appointment with your advisor for registration. Please note: All Business majors are required to attend the on-campus Preview. |
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Distance learner |
The Transfer Online Orientation is required. You may attend an orientation and receive academic advising at your distant site. |
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Second-degree or continuing student |
Please make an appointment with your academic advisor to register for classes. |
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Non-degree student |
Please register for classes in Leo Online (you have no advising hold). If you need assistance, make an appointment with your academic advisor. You'll attend Preview once you become degree-seeking. |
How much do on-campus Preview and the transfer online orientation cost?
The cost of orientation programming (including the transfer online orientation) is included in a $75 New Student Transition Fee that the university assesses to all new, degree-seeking, non-distance undergraduates. The fee covers orientation and other transition programming. It will be included in your fall tuition bill. However, if you choose to bring a parent/guest to on-campus Preview, there is a fee per guest which should be paid when you register. The parent/guest fee helps defray the cost of facility rental, catering, student staff, and giveaways you'll receive.
How should I prepare for Preview?
Follow our New Student Checklist, which details everything a new student should do prior to Preview. The Writing Sample Placement Test should be completed 3 weeks prior to your Preview date. The WSPT is required of all new students (except those seeking a second bachelor's degree).
I can't wait to get started! What do I do first?
First, you must pay your Admissions Deposit and allow 24-48 hours for it to post.
Transfer students: For more information on the Online Orientation and on-campus Preview, please click the link below.
Freshman students: For more information on the on-campus Preview, please click the link below.
