Old Dominion University is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. ODU guarantees housing to new freshmen. Move-in for fall 2026 is a single day with check-in at Chartway Arena.
Enrollment
23,469
Total Students
Freshman Class
—
Not available
Move-In Dates
Aug 20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-In Day is Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each student gets an individual email with a move-in time slot. All incoming students check in at Chartway Arena.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Individual time slot sent by email, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Check-in location
- Chartway Arena
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
Residence halls (11)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Dominion House
Suite-style · Coed
England House
Foundation House
Cooperative · Single-sex
France House
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Gresham Complex
Ireland House
Suite-style · Coed
Owens House
Rogers Complex
Scotland House
Virginia House
Whitehurst Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Powhatan Apartments
Apartments · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$15,720
Estimated / Year
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Dates last checked October 2026.