WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Every first-year student has to commit themselves to at least one co-curricular activity by October 1 and report it on their co-curricular transcript. Get started by choosing your Monarch Experience from the options listed. There are Monarch Experience opportunities throughout the summer and academic year!

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Explore the over 300 student organizations that ODU has to offer. These organizations aim to provide students an opportunity to expand their growth and learning through leadership, service, and socializing with a diverse group of peers.

LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIES

LLCs provide students the opportunity to live and engage with other students who have similar curricular and academic interests. [Requires summer registration].

RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION

Residence Hall Association (RHA) is an active organization that will enhance your experience while living on campus. It is a voice for and of the students, serves as an advocate for positive and effective change within the residential campus community, engages residents through programs, and provides leadership development opportunities. To learn more about RHA or to get involved, email rha@odu.edu.

L.E.A.P. CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT

The Learn and Earn Advantage Program is an oncampus work program that allows eligible firstyear undergraduate students the opportunity to earn money and gain valuable job-related skills during the Fall and Spring semesters in part-time jobs. Participation in LEAP is awarded through your financial aid package.

FRATERNITY AND SORORITY LIFE

ODU is home to a thriving fraternity and sorority community. Each chapter is unique and offers an amazing experience of brotherhood and sisterhood that adds to the on-campus student experience.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE PROGRAM

Interested in getting outdoors? The Outdoor Adventure Program at Old Dominion Unversity offers quality outdoor adventure experiences including surfing, backpacking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and more! The OAP also has equipment rentals, a bicycle learning lab, indoor rock climbing, and a challenge course. For more information, go to: https://www.odu.edu/ recwell/outdoor-adventure.