Student Success
ODU is committed to the academic excellence of all students and provides a variety of resources to support student success. Below are important resources for our undergraduate students. Several offices provide online/virtual appointments (Tutoring Central, ePortfolio Studio, Language Learning Center, Math and Science Resource Center, Math & Stat Lab, Physics Learning Center, Writing Center, and Tutor Matching Service). Additional resources are available for Graduate Students or Faculty & Staff.
Tutoring Resources
Tutoring Central
Search course-specific tutoring across all tutoring centers
Chemistry Success Center
Designed to help students succeed in their chemisty courses
ePortfolio Studio
For ePortfolio appointments, tutorials, videos and templates
Language Learning Center
World language resources for students, faculty, campus, and community. Tutoring is available.
Science Tutoring Centers
Tutoring in math, psychology, computer science, and biology
Math & Stat Lab
Help sessions availble for MATH 211, 212, 312, STAT 130 and 330
Physics Learning Center
Support for Physics courses
Writing Center
Tutors for students working on writing projects for any course
Tutor.com
Expert tutors supporting 65+ courses in Blackboard
Tutor Matching Service
Connects students with private, fee-based tutoring options
Request Tutoring Support
For courses that are not supported by any of our campus tutoring centers, students may request tutoring by completing the form below.
Academic Support
Academic Advising
Academic advising for current and prospective undergraduate students
Academic Success Center
The Academic Success Center (ASC) connects students to success initiatives, programs, and resources.
English Language Center
The English Language Center promotes effective, high-quality instruction of English for speakers of other languages.
University Libraries
Librarians are available to assist with research projects or specific subject areas. Virtual appointments are available.
University Support Services
CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
2202 Webb University Center | 757-683-4388 | cds@ricazdezignz.com
Services and resources in person and virtually to help students design their careers.
EDUCATIONAL ACCESSIBILITY
1021 Student Success Center | 757-683-3442 | oea@ricazdezignz.com
Support and advocates for students with disabilities to successfully access and participate in their classes. Virtual appointments are available.
STUDENT OUTREACH & SUPPORT
2008 Webb University Center | 757-683-3442 | oducares@ricazdezignz.com
Support to students who experience administrative, academic, or personal roadblocks. Virtual appointments are available.
STUDENT SUCCESS COACHING
1500 Webb University Center | 757-683-4805 | maneconnect@ricazdezignz.com
Students attend regular one-on-one meetings and workshops in the Fall and Spring semesters.
Student Support & Mentoring
For Minority Males
Brother 2 Brother is designed to mentor and provide support to young African American and Hispanic men graduating from college.
For First Generation Students
ODU F1RST is a student organization whose main purpose is to create long-term relationship between First Generation students, their mentors, and the University.
Student Athlete Academic Services
The Academic Services Team helps keep ODU Athletes on track with mentoring and tutoring.
Women's Initiative Network
The Women's Initiative Network (W.I.N.) Mentorship Probram provides female students with additional academic and professional development resources.
TRiO: Student Support Services
Student Support Services provides peer mentoring, 1-1 tutoring, academic and personal counseling, financial aid services, workshops, enrichment, and educational resources.
LeADERS
LeADERS connects students to enriching courses and active learning experiences resulting in a competitive edge in their chosen careers. Virtual participation is available.
Mentoring Central
Connect with mentors and mentoring programs across campus, and access other important mentoring resources.
Peer Advisors for Veteran Education
PAVE is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans with trained student veteran mentors who can help them navigate college life
Support Services at our Regional Higher Education Centers
On-site Testing/Proctoring, Degree Application Assistance, Admitted Student, Transfer Student & Non-degree Assistance, Advising, Course Registration, and Financial Accounts Assistance.
Reserve Testing Space, Admissions, Registration, Advising, Exam Proctoring, Computer Labs, Dedicated Study Space, Meeting Rooms, Tech Support and Faculty Office and Workstations.
Academic Support Services, Writing Center, Testing Services - on-site Proctoring, Career Development Services, Learning Commons, Computer Lab, Degree Application Assistance, Admitted Student, Transfer student & Non-degree Assistance, Advising, Course Registration and Financial Accounts assistance.