Old Dominion University

Old Dominion University generally called ODU is an open, co-enlightening examination school arranged in Norfolk, Virginia, United States, with two satellite grounds in the Hampton Roads domain. It was developed in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary and is as of now one of the greatest schools in Virginia with an enrollment of 24,670 understudies for the 2014-2015 academic year. Its grounds covers more than 251 areas of area straddling the city neighborhoods of Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lambert's Point around 5 miles from Downtown Norfolk. Old Dominion University is designated a Carnegie Doctoral, Higher Research Activity University whose configuration is to give the most dumbfounding nature of student and graduate guideline, while raising its stature as one of the nation's best open examination establishments. As one of the greatest informational foundation in the district, Old Dominion University gives just about $2 billion yearly to the regional economy. The school offers 168 student and graduate degree ventures to more than 24,000 understudies and is one of the nation's greatest suppliers of online detachment learning courses. Old Dominion University has around 124,000 graduated class in each one of the 50 states and 67 countries. Old Dominion University gets its name from one of Virginia's state handles, "The Old Dominion", given to the state by King Charles II of England for staying dedicated to the crown in the midst of the English Civil War.As a sweeping school, Old Dominion University offers and makes stylish sciences, science, advancement and master ventures. The University offers 73 four year accreditations in various fields and 60 master's and 35 doctoral degrees. ODU's TELETECHNET division learning undertaking is one of the nation's greatest and records for very nearly 33% of understudy selection. ODU Distance Learning is joined forces with the Southern Regional Education Board's Electronic Campus. ODU is one of just a modest bunch couple of schools in the US to offer MBA obsessions in Maritime, Transportation, and

Port Logistics Management besides has especially respected projects in Marine Science, Coastal and Transportation Engineering. Since Hampton Roads is a critical overall maritime and exchange center, the school has a remarkable mission for the Commonwealth of Virginia in business, and in worldwide issues and social orders. With the focal marine and aeronautics activities of the Commonwealth moved in Hampton Roads, the school has a basic obligation to science, building and development, especially in ocean life science, flying and diverse fields of genuine centrality to the locale. Various workplaces conduct supportive investigation with NASA. In view of its territory in a far reaching metropolitan extent, Old Dominion University places particular complement on urban issues, including preparing and therapeutic administrations, and on fine and performing arts.The Student Recreation Center is arranged in the midst of the ODU grounds adjacent the Rosane Runte Quad. The workplace fuses: 15,000 sq. ft. Multi-Level Fitness Center with Strength, Cardio, and Free-Weights, Indoor Swimming Pool, Indoor Running Track, 3 Court Gymnasium, Multipurpose Court, 3 Group Exercise Studios, Cycling Studio, 3 Racquetball Courts,Pro Shop, Outdoor Adventure and Rental Center, Bike and Skate Shop and an Indoor Climbing Wall. The ODU Outdoor Adventure program licenses understudies to take sorted out trips and take an enthusiasm for activities, for instance, trekking, mountain biking, outside, surfing, yoga, rock climbing, snowboarding and skiing. The University Fitness Center (UFC) was planned to oblige Old Dominion's creating bunch. The UFC is arranged on Monarch Way some place around 42nd and 43rd Street and is outfitted with simple to utilize LifeFitness Cardio and Weight Machines.Old Dominion University sees more than 300 understudy relationship with more than 8000 understudy people. These get-togethers join capable affiliations, honor social requests, religious affiliations, minority understudies, and get-togethers for understudies with typical interests and majors and furthermore a grouping of ordinary, multicultural, and master sororities and inner circles. The Student Government Association has direct control over understudy affiliations.