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ACTING ON AIDS (E)
To seek to spread awareness of the global AIDS crisis throughout the ODU community.

ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION (PD)
To provide experience, develop contacts, and network.

AFRICAN CARIBBEAN ASSOCIATION (P)
To promote growth, leadership, and cultural reinforcement for African and Caribbean students through education.

AGAPE FOUNDATION 18 (R)
To encourage and support local children placed in the foster care and group home government systems with motivational emails and educational, mental and spiritual support.

ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA (GS)
To cultivate and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, promote unity and friendship among college women.

ALPHA KAPPA PSI (PD)
To develop well trained, ethical, skilled, resourceful and experienced business leaders.

ALPHA PHI (GS)
To promote a society, a sisterhood, of close, congenial women on campus.

ALPHA PHI ALPHA (GF)
To promote a society dedicated to the educational advancement and uplifting of its members, alumni, and community.

ALPHA PHI OMEGA (E)
To develop leadership, promote friendship and provide service to humanity; and further the freedom that is our national, educational and intellectual heritage.

ALPHA XI DELTA (GS)
A sisterhood committed to providing a source of continuing friendship and strong associations between women students and alumnae.

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY (PD)
To promote available opportunities in chemistry and to further the professional and academic interests in chemistry and related fields.

AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS (PD)
To support, enhance, and enrich educational curricula which fosters the future generations of aviations and space professionals.

AMERICAN MARKETING ASSOCIATION (PD)
To help non-profits market more effectively, to promote and recognize excellence in marketing and to enhance diversity in the marketing profession.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERS (PD)
To make students aware of recent developments in mechanical engineering while providing for professional education and employment networking opportunities.

AMERICAN SOCIEETY OF NAVAL ENGINEERS (PD)
To advance the knowledge and practice of naval engineering in public and private applications and operations.

AMERICAN STRING TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION (PD)
To promote a greater interest and participation in string and orchestra playing at the elementary, middle, high school, and collegiate levels.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (E)
To bring greater awareness to concerns of human rights violations and to actively take steps to improve the conditions of victims of human rights violations.

ANIME CLUB (REC)
For fans to gather and enjoy anime and learn about Japanese culture.

ARMY ROTC NURSE CORPS (PD)
To foster prospective Cadets and civilians who are motivated toward careers in Army Nursing.

ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN STUDENT UNION (P)
To raise awareness of and provide an outlet for the Asian Pacific American community.

ASSOCIATED GENERAL CONTRACTORS (PD)
To introduce students interested in construction to the construction industry and create a professional rapport between the constructor and students.

ASSOCIATION FOR COMPUTING MACHINERY (PD)
To promote greater interest and understanding of computing machinery and its applications.

ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS (PD)
To increase awareness in the field of psychology through social, professional, and networking activities.

AVIATION CLUB (PD)
To train and prepare officer candidates for naval flight school.

BAPTIST STUDENT UNION (R)
To minister to students on campus through Bible studies, socials, and international student ministries.

BETA ALPHA PSI (H)
As the National Accounting Fraternity, Beta Alpha Psi promotes communication, professionalism, and standards within the accounting profession and among its members.

BETA BETA BETA (H)
To promote student research and academic achievement in the biological sciences.

BETTER UNDERSTANDING CLUB (R)
To better understand cultural differences in our community and to develop cultural dialogue.

BHANGRA MANIACS (REC)
To promote and express the Bhangra dance form throughout ODU and the local community and represent the University in various competitions throughout the U.S.

BIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PD)
To increase communication and interaction among the graduate students in the Biological Sciences Department.

BLACK AND GOLD SOCIETY (PD)
To provide leadership development opportunities, activity, and public service projects.

BLACK DATA PROCESSING ASSOCIATES (PD)
To build and strengthen the minority community's proficiency and effective application of it and to increase the level of minority participation at all levels of the IT industry.

BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PD)
To provide resources that will enhance the likelihood of academic and career success of graduate students of African descent.

BLACK STUDENT ALLIANCE (P)
To enhance the development of students by providing African-American-based activities for all students to work together and promote and encourage diversity.

BLUE AND GOLD SOCIETY (PD)
To promote professionalism, knowledge, and leadership within the membership through an NROTC program of lectures and practical training.

BUSINESS HONORS STUDENT SOCIETY (H)
To enhance the educational experience and provide professional career development for CB&PA honor students.

CAMPUS IMPACT (R)
To provide the necessary knowledge essential to understanding how to have a solid joyous, abundant, and fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ as their personal savior.

CANTERBURY CENTER (R)
To provide a supportive Christian environment for the faculty, staff, and students at Old Dominion University.

CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY (R)
To promote opportunities for Christian outreach and religious education, as well as to provide a worshiping community on campus.

CHI SIGMA IOTA (H)
To promote scholarship, research, professionalism, and excellence in counseling.

CIRCLE K ORDER (PD)
To promote, in partnership with local Kiwanis, the merits of campus and community service.

COLLEGE DEMOCRATS (E)
To promote democratic ideals and values.

COLLEGES AGAINST CANCER (E)
Dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting the American Cancer Society on college campuses.

3D (DRIVEN, DETERMINED, DESTINED) (E)
To unite the African American men on campus who are driven, determined, and destined to educate and positively impact the growing African merican community

D.E.S.T.I.N.E.D. (DETERMINED EDUCATED SISTERS TAKING INIATIVE N ENCOURAGING DREAMS) (E)
To promote service and excellence and dedicating ourselves to make a difference one community at a time.

DANCE ASSOCIATION (PD)
To promote the art form of dance and its' rich history.

DELTA SIGMA LAMBDA (PD)
To offer support and encouragement for women returning to school.

DELTA SIGMA THETA (GS)
A fraternity of women dedicated to a five-point public service program for member and community enrichment and support.

DELTA ZETA (GS)
To follow a mission of promoting scholarship and "adventures in friendship" among university women and alumnae.

DER DEUTSCHKLUB (PD)
To further explore German, Austrian, and Swiss culture outside of the classroom.

DIVINE INSPIRATION DANCE MINISTRY (R)
To minister the Word of God through dance to ODU students and the surrounding community.

EARTH AND OCEAN SCIENCES CLUB (PD)
To apply our knowledge of the sciences in a more recreational field setting and to learn about the different types of careers offered in our field of study.

EBONY IMPACT GOSPEL CHOIR (R)
To sing traditional and contemporary gospel music.

EDUCATIONAL GRADUATE ORGANIZATION (PD)
To provide a forum for graduate students in the degree programs administered by the department of Educational Curriculum & Instruction to meet and interact with each other in a formal manner.

ENGLISH GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION (PD)
To provide unity and support for ODU's English graduate student population.

EXERCISE SCIENCE CLUB (PD)
To explore the field of Exercise Science and educate studetns about the many career opportunities in sports medicine and other related fields.

FAIR TRADE (E)
To promote fair wages to disadvantaged artisans, farmers and workers.

FASHION ASSOCIATION/DEX (PD)
To unite students with a common interest in fashion and marketing and get involved in the community.

FEMINIST MAJORITY LEADERSHIP ALLIANCE (E)
To educate and inform college students about women's rights.

FILIPINO AMERICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (P)
To promote understanding, cohesion, and appreciation of the history and culture of Filipino-Americans.

FLOETIC MOVEMENT (P)
To bring the diverse student body together in order to promote awareness of life with the use of poetry.

FRESHMAN CLASS COUNCIL (P)
To provide leadership opportunities and experiences for ODU Freshmen, and sponosor a freshmen mentor program. They participate in Relay for Life, athletic events and co-sponsor various events.

GLOBAL STUDENT FRIENDSHIP (R)
To help ODU students both local and international and provide a loving and caring environment so ODU students can feel at home and excel in their studies.

GOING THE DISTANCE (PD)
To create opportunities to network and develop leadership skills in order to coordinate professional linkages for the three strands related to workforce development education.

GOLDEN KEY INTERNATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (H)
To recognize and encourage scholastic achievement in all undergraduate fields of study.

GRADUATE ATHLETIC TRAINING ORGANIZATION (PD)
To maintain unity of the present and past graduate students in GATO by providing educational tools through seminars, workshops, and clinical visits.

GRADUATE SPORTS MANAGEMENT CLUB (PD)
To assist students with professional development within the field of sports management.

GRADUATE STUDENT ORGANIZATION (E)
To provide an umbrella organization for the various graduate organizations and create camaraderie between graduate students.

HAMPTON ROADS CHURCH STUDENT FELLOWSHIP (R)
To reach out to fellow students about the gospel of Jesus Christ through Bible talks, devotionals, fun, and fellowship.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION MAJORS CLUB (PD)
To promote professional and social integration for H&PE Majors.

HELLENIC SOCIETY (E)
To promote and provide a forum of Greek culture to the ODU community.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PD)
To integrate graduate students into the higher education program.

HILLEL (R)
To raise awareness of regional, national, and global Jewish issues.

HONOR COUNCIL (E)
To generate interest in and awareness of the ODU honor system as well as to provide representatives to serve on student conduct committee appeals hearings.

HUMAN SERVICES ASSOCIATION (PD)
To provide camaraderie and support for students with similar career aspirations.

IN SUPPORT OF CHILDREN (E)
To prevent child abuse through education and consciousness-raising activities.

INDIAN STUDENTS ASSOCIATION (P)
To promote the understanding of India and to help Indian students adjust to a new environment.

INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PD)
To help students gain opportunities to further their careers in Industrial and Organizational Psychology.

INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS (PD)
To enhance the quality of life for all people through the constructive application of technology in its fields of competence.

INTERFRATERNITY COUNCIL (SGB)
The governing body of all NIC recognized men's fraternities.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (R)
To help international students understand American Christian values.

INTERVARSITY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (R)
To encourage religious qualities through an interdenominational Christian fellowship.

IOTA PHI THETA (GF)
The development and perpetuation of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood among men.

JOEL 2:28 (R)
To lead college students into a vibrant relationship with God.

JUNIOR CLASS COUNCIL (P)
To unify the junior class, make new friends, get involved on campus, and learn more about ODU.

KAPPA DELTA RHO (GF)
To promote good fellowship, truth, justice, and virtue among members.

LAMBDA CHI ALPHA (GF)
To promote brotherhood and unity through a foundation of spiritual appeal.

LAMBDA OMICRON CHI (R)
To engender a sense of sisterhood among women by offering an alternative lifestyle to women worldwide

LA UNIDAD LATINA, LAMBDA UPSILON LAMBDA FRATERNITY, INC. (GF)
To bring Latino-American culture awareness to campus

LATINO STUDENT ALLIANCE (P)
To invoke a sense of pride from within the Latino student body in order to bridge the gap between different Hispanic cultures through education, participation and socialization.

LINGUISTICS AWARENESS CLUB (E)
To communicate the relevance of linguistics to society and provide the general population with information about dialect diversity and language variation.

LITERARY MAGAZINE (PD)
To provide a published magazine of literary and visual art done by ODU students.

MAAD SKILLZ (P)
To educate peers/campus/communities on the positive culture associated with hip-hop rap and diversify the people within the group physically and mentally.

THE MACE AND CROWN (PD)
To create and provide a free, responsible newspaper for the ODU community.

MANAGERIAL AUDITING & ACCOUNTING CLUB (PD)
To expose students to the internal auditing and management accounting professions.

MARCH OF DIMES COLLEGIATE COUNCIL (E)
To raise awareness and funds regarding premature birth and birth defects.

MILITARY STUDENT UNION (PD)
To educate students and faculty about the military and provide a community for those interested in the military.

MINDS ABOUT PROGRESS (PE)
To decrease hostility and ignorance among males and females as well as all races and different cultures.

MODEL UNITED NATIONS SOCIETY (PD)
To foster the learning of political science through United Nations conferences, simulations, and seminars.

MONARCH SWING DANCE ASSOCIATION (REC)
To get more students swing dancing.

MU SIGMA UPSILON (GS)
To strive for academic excellence, unity among all women and to be active in the university and the community.

MUSLIM STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION (R)
To carry out religious and social activities.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (PD)
To provide young adults with understanding of issues pertinent to social conditions and cultivate youth leadership.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (PD)
To focus attention on reverent legislation, law enforcement, prosecution and defense-related needs and practices with emphasis on the courts, corrections, and the prevention of crime.

NATIONAL PAN-HELLENIC COUNCIL (SGB)
Governing and programming body for all historically African- American Greek letter organizations.

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (PD)
Dedicated to increasing Black and other ethnic minority participation in the field of engineering & technology.

NATIONAL STUDENT SPEECH LANGUAGE AND HEARING ASSOCIATION (PD)
To encourage professional interest among university students in the study of speech pathology and audiology.

NEPALI STUDENT COMMUNITY (E)
To bring all Nepalese students at ODU under one umbrella to exchange experiences, knowledge, and ideas by providing opportunities in activities, discussions and workshops.

NICHI-BEI CLUB (E)
To establish an opportunity for both Japanese and American students to exchange views of their respective cultures, customs, and traditions.

ODU OUT (E)
To educate faculty and students about gay issues and establish a community of those concerned about these issues.

OMEGA PSI PHI (GF)
Established on a foundation of faith in basic ethical standards.

OMICRON DELTA KAPPA (H)
A national leadership honor society for students, faculty, and administrators.

ONE DEGREE (R)
To assist students in becoming mature, principled adults with emphasis on training, character development and impacting the world.

OPERATION SMILE (E)
To repair childhood facial deformities through the help of volunteers while building public and private partnerships.

OPTIMIST CLUB (E)
To aid and encourage the development of youth (to bring out the best in kids) by enabling community service projects.

ORDER OF OMEGA (H)
To promote opportunities for Greek students to be part of an honorary organization for Greeks only.

ORGANIZATION FOR POLYTHEISTIC AND ANCIENT TRADITIONS (R)
To discuss and examine polytheistic, pagan, and other non-Abrahamic traditions and rituals in a non-hostile environment.

PAINTBALL CLUB (REC)
To organize a group of people that share playing Paintball as a common interest and provide a safe environment for playing.

PANHELLENIC COUNCIL (SGB)
To develop intersorority relations while promoting Greek life throughout ODU.

PHI ALPHA THETA (H)
History honor society.

PHI BETA SIGMA (GF)
Embraces the principles of brotherhood, scholarship, and service.

PHI ETA SIGMA (H)
To promote and recognize academic success among freshmen.

PHI KAPPA TAU (GF)
To champion a lifelong commitment to brotherhood, learning, ethical leadership, and exemplary character.

PHYSICAL THERAPY CLUB (PD)
To enhance community awareness of the contributions of physical therapy as an allied health profession.

PHYSICS GRADUATE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (PD)
To provide the opportunity to voice and seek resolution of concerns and suggestions regarding our position as grad students, and provide opportunities for social involvement and professional advancement.

PI BETA PHI (GS)
To encourage and assist members in moral, mental and social advancement.

PI KAPPA ALPHA (GF)
To instill the qualities of scholars, leaders, athletes, and gentlemen.

PI KAPPA DELTA (H)
To further intercollegiate and intramural forensics activities.

PRE-HEALTH CLUB (PD)
To introduce and orient students to the field of health professions.

PRE-LAW ASSOCIATION (DI)
To further the expression, study, and exploration of careers in law and to enhance one's understanding of the legal system.

PRE-MEDICAL HONOR SOCIETY (PD)
To promote excellence and reward academic scholarship in admission to health-related professional programs.

PROPELLER CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES (PD)
To acquaint members with the matters of importance in maritime matters, domestic and foreign commerce, business administration and economics.

PSI CHI (H)
To encourage scholarship in the field of psychology.

RECREATION & TOURISM STUDIES (PD)
To unite RLS major/minor students to further their professional advancement.

RUSSIAN CLUB (PD)
To provide a forum for conversation with other Russian native/non-native speakers and learn about Russian (former Soviet) history and poetry.

SAUDI STUDENT ASSOCIATION (E)
To act as a platform for Saudi students and strive to communicate and integrate the concept of Saudi culture and living to the University community.

SCABBARD AND BLADE (H)
To raise the standard of military education in American colleges and universities and to unite in closer relationship their military departments.

SEMPER FIDELIS SOCIETY (PD)
To set forth the objectives of understanding policies and responsibilities of future officers of the USMC.

SIGMA GAMMA RHO (GS)
To encourage the social, moral and intellectual development of members and maintain high standards of character and reputation.

SIGMA LAMBDA UPSILON (GS)
To aspire with dedication and pride to support those with similar dreams and goals to the Senoritas Latinas Unidas.

SIGMA NU (GF)
To promote personal integrity and a sense of what is right, just and true among members.

SIGMA PHI EPSILON (GF)
To promote excellence in academics, sports and social activities, and aid the community through outreach projects.

SIGMA PI (GF)
To establish brotherhood among students and promote the spirit of civic righteousness.

SNOWBOARDING/SKI CLUB (REC)
To offer students, faculty, and staff the chance to share thier interest in snowboarding/skiing with the opportunity to take trips to ski resorts.

SOCIETY OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERS (PD)
To gain broader insight into the engineering profession and sponsor student projects of engineering interest.

SOCIETY OF HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS (PD)
To develop and participate in programs with the industry and the university which benefit Hispanic students seeking technical degrees.

SOCIETY OF PHYSICS STUDENTS (PD)
To promote interest in physics through involvement in technical and non-technical projects.

SOCIETY OF WOMEN ENGINEERS (PD)
To help, encourage, and address issues that concern women engineering students.

SOPHOMORE CLASS COUNCIL (P)
To unify the sophomore class through interaction in community service, academics, and social events.

SPORTS MANAGEMENT CLUB (PD)
To promote unity and idea exchange in order to provide support for those preparing for careers in sport management.

S.T.E.A.M. - STUDENTS TAKING EXPERIENCES TO ACHIEVE MORE (REC)
To establish more involvement and unity among students by providing activities of social, recreational and intellectual interest.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES COUNCIL (P)
An organization committed to providing high quality entertainment and educational campus activities including movies, concerts, lectures, and much, much more.

STUDENT AMBASSADORS (PD)
To promote spirit, pride, and tradition on the campus of ODU.

STUDENT ART LEAGUE (PD)
To promote understanding and increased awareness of art.

STUDENT COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (PD)
To promote future leaders in the education of children and youth with exceptionalities and promote programs designed to inform students of special education services.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGB)
Student governing body to recommend, promote and advise the development of relevant programs and services for the students to the administration.

STUDENT HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PD)
To increase awareness of self-health and health resources available.

STUDENT NATIONAL COUNCIL OF TEACHERS OF MATHEMATICS (PD)
To promote the growth and development of a wide interest in mathematics and foster new teaching skills and methods.

STUDENT NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION (PD)
To better Tidewater's community health through control of the environment.

STUDENT NURSES' ASSOCIATION (PD)
To organize, represent, and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses as well as those nurses enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs.

STUDENT TELETECHNET ADIVSORY REPRESENTATIVE (T)
To increase opportunities for involvement of teletechnet students at the PHCC site to interact with the main campus of ODU and increase ODU's presence in the community.

STUDENT VIRGINIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (PD)
To familiarize students preparing to teach with the history, ethics, services, purposes, and accomplishments of the Virginia Education Association and the National Educational Association.

SURGE (STUDENTS UNDERTAKING RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT) (E)
To educate students to the fact that the macro-environment is very dependent on many independent components, to which we all belong.)

SUBMARINE/NUCLEAR SOCIETY (PD)
To inform, educate, and prepare students interested in the U.S. Navy's submarine service/surface nuclear service.

SUCCESS WITHOUT LIMITATIONS (P)
To create a more culturally friendly school environment and participate in community service.

SWORD OF THE SPIRIT (R)
To spread the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the University and community.

TAIWANESE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (E)
To promote friendship and cultural exchange among Taiwanese students and other nations.

TAU BETA PI (H)
To promote integrity and excellence in engineering and recognize campus students achievement.

TAU KAPPA EPSILON (GF)
To promote excellence in leadership, academics, athletics and community.

TAU SIGMA NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (H)
To promote the academic achievements of transfer students.

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION COLLEGIATE ASSOCIATION (PD)
To give technology education pre-professionals an opportunity to meet and learn about perspectives of the profession.

THE FOCUS (R)
To address issues occurring at ODU within the student body and to provide solutions using biblical principles.

THE F.O.R.E.I.G.N.E.R.S. (REC)
To develop international and American relations through purely social and entertaining means.

THE G.I.T.S. (PD)
To provide a platform for all graduate students considering a career in Information Technology to know each other out of the classroom by purely social means so that all of us can help each other in the professional world.

THE GOLDEN REJECTS WRITER'S GROUP (PD)
To help college writers improve their creative writing skills and help them find their 'voice'.

THE MONARCHY: COLLEGE STUDENT CONNECTION TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY (PD)
To give music majors or people of interest a connection to the music industry.

THE ROSE SOCIETY (PD)
To give moral and material aid to members, promote and dignify the music profession, and promote advancement of women in music.

THE STARVING ARTISTS (PD)
To provide theatre students and lovers with opportunities to socialize, perform and learn about theatre.

THETA CHI (GF)
A fraternity for resolute men who strive to achieve the best in scholarship, athletics, leadership, and social activities.

THETA TAU (PD)
To develop and maintain a high standard of professional engineering interest among its members and to unite them in a bond of fellowship.

T.R.U.S.T. (TO RESPECT, UNITE, SUPPORT, AND TEACH) (E)
To unite the community, work in the inner city, and organize events to benefit local charities.

UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN MINSTRY (R)
To further the spiritual growth of students, faculty and staff through fellowship, mission, studying and discussion of religious issues.

VICTORY CAMPUS MINISTRIES (R)
A diverse group of Christian students, staff and associate members committed to helping people in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

WESLEY STUDENT ASSOCIATION (R)
To provide a ministry to students through caring fellowship which accepts, guides, encourages, and stimulates their growth in Christ.

WODU RADIO (PD)
To provide training for students interested in entering the field of commercial broadcasting.

WORLD MUSIC CLUB (E)
To promote multicultural awareness through the performance and study of ethnic music.

XEQTION (REC)
To promote Hip Hop dancing as an art form, a community service, and a recreational activity.

ZETA PHI BETA (GS)
To foster the ideals of service, charity, scholarship, civic and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood.

ZETA TAU ALPHA (GS)
To intensify friendship, and foster a spirit of love.

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