Week of Welcome
Frequently Asked Questions
About WOW
What is WOW?
When is WOW?
Where is WOW?
Who can participate in WOW?
Does WOW cost anything?
How will I know what's going on?
Can non-ODU students come too?
About ODU
Where is the bookstore located and how can I get my textbooks?
Where are classes listed?
How can I activate my MIDAS account and other e-resources?
Where are the computer labs on campus?
Where can I get my student ID?
Where do I park?
Where is an ATM?
Where can I get more information?
What is WOW?
WOW stands for Week of Welcome. This week is designed to welcome all students back to campus and to get the year started with some fun.
When is WOW?
WOW begins with Freshman Move-In on Tuesday, August 19, 2008, and is a week-long welcome back that will end on Wednesday, August 27, 2008.
Where is WOW?
WOW is a campus-wide event. There will be various programs, information sessions, and other events throughout campus. To find where a specific event is taking place, look for the WOW posters or ask one of the WOW counselors. There will also be a schedule of events for you once you arrive.
Who can participate in WOW?
WOW is for all ODU students; however, certain events, like Freshman Convocation, are geared toward new students (see the complete schedule for details).
Does WOW cost anything?
For the most part, all WOW events are free to ODU students. There are bus trips on Saturday, as well as a couple of other things, that students may be asked to pay a nominal fee for (no more than $5).
How will I know what's going on?
When you arrive on campus, there will be plenty of publicity listing and explaining all the things happening with WOW. And you can always come back to this website as it will continue to be updated with the latest information.
Can non-ODU students come too?
Non-ODU students are welcome at all of the events, but will not be eligible for prizes and give-aways.
Where is the Bookstore located?
The University Bookstore is much more than just a place to get textbooks. It is the place to be when it comes to getting ODU gear, magazines, and diploma frames, books for entertainment and to keep you informed! There is also a convenient store called the Monarch Market will essentials like ODU gear and snacks.
University Village Bookstore
Phone: 757.683.0048
Fax: 757.423.2718
Email: odu@bkstr.com
Address: Old Dominion University Bookstore, 4417 Monarch Way
Monarch Market
Address: 1112 Webb Center
Textbooks
All textbooks are located at the University Village bookstore. You can go and pick them out in person or have them packed for shipping or picked up at your leisure by ordering online at www.odu.edu/af/bookstore.
Where are classes listed?
Classes can be found in the following ways:
- Looking in a course catalogue. These can be found at the University Village Bookstore, the Monarch Market, Admissions in Rollins Hall, and at the Campus Information Center also located in Webb Center.
- The most convenient way to find all classes offered is to log into your Leo Online account (www.leoonline.odu.edu), navigating to the Registration page and clicking on "Look-up Classes to Add."
Where can I activate my MIDAS account and other e-resources?
The best place to learn about some of our e-resources is to navigate through the Office of Computing and Communications Services (OCCS) page. You can find out information regarding wireless Internet access, email and much more. Go to http://occs.odu.edu and click on "New Students" located underneath "New to the University"
OCCS Technical Support Center
Phone: 757.683.3192
Email: occs@odu.edu
Address: 1504 Webb University Center
Where are the computer labs on campus?
We have several labs throughout campus. You can see updated lab hours and computer availability at http://www.occs.odu.edu/labs
- Batten Arts and Letters
Room 1013
757.683.4857
- Perry Library
Room 164
757.683.6097
- Webb Center
Room 2200
757.683.3107
Where can I get my student ID?
You can get your ID at the Card Center. This ID will hold your meal plan, access to your resident hall, monarch plus, flex points and so much more. All these resources can be found online at www.odu.edu/af/cardcenter
Card Center
Phone: 757.683.3508
Fax: 757.683.5646
Email: cardcenter@odu.edu
Address: 1110 Webb Center
Where do I park?
Parking decals can be purchased at the Parking Services office. Parking Services also offers semester passes for the Hampton Roads Transit system free of charge. Also, all around campus are Zip cars students can rent and use to get around instead of bringing their car. All these resources are at your fingertips at www.odu.edu/af/parking. Be sure to read through the information carefully before purchasing your decal.
Office of Parking and Transportation Office
Phone: 757.683.4004
Fax: 757.683.3194
Email: parking@odu.edu
Address: 4310 Elkhorn Avenue
Where is an ATM?
We have several ATMs on and around campus.
- Two located by the Student Government Association Offices at 1050 Webb Center.
- 7-11 between 47th and 48th on the Eastside of campus.
- In front of Subway on the corner of Hampton Blvd and 49th.
- Miller Mart also on the corner of Hampton Blvd and 49th.
- University Store on Powhatan Ave and 48th.
- More within walking distance!
Can't find it here?
Call or come by the Campus Information Center (CIC). The CIC has information on a variety of topics pertaining to ODU and the surrounding Hampton Roads area. They will make every effort to answer all your questions professionally and courteously.
Campus Information Center
Phone: 757.683.5914
Address: 1104 Webb Center
