Old Dominion University is a well-known public research university located in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

History

Founded in 1930 as the Norfolk branch of the College of William and Mary, it was originally a two-year branch designed to provide educational opportunities for those who had difficulty attending college for various reasons.

In 1962, it was officially separated from the College of William and Mary and became an independent four-year Old Dominion College.

In 1969, the college was upgraded to a university, renamed Old Dominion University, and began to establish a doctoral program.

School size

Campus area: The main campus is located in the north of downtown Norfolk, Virginia, covering an area of ​​approximately 251 acres. In addition, there are satellite campuses in Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Hampton.

Number of students: 18,368 full-time students, of which 3% are international students.

Student-faculty ratio: The student-faculty ratio is 17.5:1.

Professional settings

Undergraduate degree: The school has seven colleges and three schools, offering more than 175 Bachelor's degrees cover a wide range of fields, including arts and literature, science, health science, business, education, etc. Popular majors include medicine and dentistry, mathematics and statistics, education, sports science, electrical and electronic engineering, computer science, etc.

Master's degree: 60 master's degrees are offered, such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education, Master of Engineering, etc.

PhD: With 35 doctoral degrees, it has a high academic level in doctoral programs in aerospace engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, etc.

Teaching characteristics

Strong research strength: As a research university, it has achieved remarkable research results in the fields of ocean, aerospace, engineering and technology, especially in the field of simulation and simulation. The school has a number of advanced research centers, such as the Virginia Simulation, Analysis and Simulation Center, which provide a good scientific research environment for students and teachers.

Rich practical teaching: Focusing on practical teaching, through cooperation with local enterprises, government agencies and scientific research units, it provides students with internships, practical projects and scientific research opportunities to help students apply theoretical knowledge to practice and improve their problem-solving ability and professional competitiveness.

Leading in distance education: It is one of the largest distance education providers in the United States. Its distance education courses cover multiple subject areas and use advanced online teaching technology and platforms to provide students with flexible learning methods to meet the learning needs of different students.

Campus life

Student organizations: The school recognizes more than 300 clubs, including academic, cultural, artistic, sports, religious and other types. Students can join the corresponding clubs according to their interests and hobbies to enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Sports activities: Old Dominion University's sports team is called the "Kings" and participates in the Sun Belt Conference of the NCAA Division I League. It has brilliant sports achievements and has won 28 team national championships and 4 individual championships. The women's basketball team has won the national championship many times.

Accommodation and catering: Provide students with a variety of accommodation options, including traditional dormitories and apartment-style housing, and all freshmen are guaranteed accommodation. There are many restaurants and cafes on campus, providing a rich variety of food options.

School ranking

Ranked 210th in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report National University Rankings.

Its aerospace engineering major ranked 23rd in the U.S. News & World Report's professional rankings, nursing anesthesia ranked 52nd, physical therapy ranked 57th, the School of Education ranked 96th, and sports management-related majors ranked in the top ten in the United States.

Famous alumni

Including football player Taylor Heinicke, basketball player Kent Bazemore, former women's basketball coach Anne Donovan, baseball pitcher Justin Verlander, etc.