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January – May

• Finish junior year strong – After all, this is your final chance to boost your GPA (the number that will appear on your college applications.)

March – April

• Schedule a visit to ODU – Get a taste of Panther Life!

April – June 

• Learn about ODU’s Test-Optional Admission Policy – Click here!
• Take the ACT and/or SAT – Be sure you send your test scores to ODU using our codes 1131 (SAT) or 3256 (ACT).

July

• Meet your admission counselor – Get started here!
• Apply to ºÚÁÏÉç – We make applying easy! It's free – and we’re test-optional!
  • No essay
  • Complete in minutes
  • Rolling admissions
  • No separate scholarship application

September

• Have your counselor send your official transcripts to ODU.
• Keep an eye on your mail for your admission decision from ODU!
• Explore our programs for outstanding students, like our popular Early Assurance and Honors programs!

October 

• Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – ODU’s code is 003035

December

• File your FAFSA early? Keep an eye out for your financial aid package from ODU.

January

• Review your financial aid package.
• Make it official – Submit your deposit!

March â€“ April 

• Complete a housing contract (The sooner you complete the contract, the better housing options you’ll have!)
• Sign up for Summer Orientation (Register for fall classes, meet your classmates, become familiar with campus.)

May 1 (National College Decision Day)

• Let us know you’ll be a Panther – Submit your deposit on or before May 1.

June â€“ July 

• Attend Summer Orientation.

August

• Move in to your residence hall.
• Begin classes at ODU!