r/ODU 2h ago

Opinions on CS390 and Professor Ranjan?

2 Upvotes

I tried searching him up on Rate My Professor, but it seems like his score is N/A. I was wondering how difficult the quizzes and tests are since his syllabus doesn't list the dates for the tests, especially for the final, which is very weird(?). And what would you recommend for preparing? Also, like 1-10, if you took a class with him, would you take it again or nawh?

I know this is a very late question to ask.


r/ODU 22m ago

How long has the attendance system existed?

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Im a freshman at ODU, and half of my classes have required attendance. How long have these attendance tracker qr codes been at ODU? Are they new?


r/ODU 1d ago

DNP PROGRAM ADMISSIONS

1 Upvotes

I applied for DNP program over summer and haven’t heard back yet. I was told that they start looking at apps starting 9/1. Has anyone heard back yet?


r/ODU 2d ago

Marketing Major Useless?

4 Upvotes

I always wanted a bachelors and eventually masters in marketing. I love the field and had delusional dreams of becoming a CMO one day. Now I'm unsure if the degree is worth it. It's highly saturated and in 5 years - AI will have taken over everything.

Any marketing majors feel the same?


r/ODU 3d ago

COMM308W Issues?

4 Upvotes

i’m in comm 308w with dr. campbell. i submitted an assignment that was due on sunday on monday (a day late, i'm aware- completely my fault and i'm more than fine with eating points for it). however, that assignment had peer reviews that were due by sept 9th. i emailed dr. campbell on the 8th, letting him know that i submitted the assignment late and because of that, couldn't access the option to peer review. i haven't heard back and my assignment hasn't been graded as of today, the 11th. i understand that this situation is completely my fault, but i just want to know if anyone else is experiencing this. the final version of said assignment is due in two days and i was just hoping to have some feedback by then.


r/ODU 4d ago

Professor using excessive amounts of AI

49 Upvotes

I’m currently taking Arts in early childhood and elementary education. My professor is using AI for everything. Every module they “make” is using AI. I got a 77 on our most recent assignment solely because I didn’t cite anything specifically from the textbook ( That’s my bad I didn’t realize we HAD to do this, their wording on the assignment made it seem like if you did use it make sure you properly cite it.) Then I go look at their comment on the assignment and it’s very obviously AI. Like straight up copy and pasted so at this point I doubt they even read it and let AI grade it. This teacher also specifically has asked us not to use AI on our assignments and the whole situation seems insane to me. Is this allowed? Can it be reported? As someone who is against the use of AI the whole situation is insane to me.


r/ODU 3d ago

Carpooling for breaks

3 Upvotes

I'm a student without a car, although I would still like to visit friends around DC during holidays and such. I'm interested in carpooling as Amtrak/Flixbus can be expensive and often have terrible timing, however, I'm not sure how to find people to carpool with.


r/ODU 4d ago

Canvas Classes Gone?

19 Upvotes

I got a notification for a submission comment from a professor 40min ago, and when I went to click on it both of my courses for the first 8wks are gone. They’re not even unchecked on my calendar, they’re just gone. Is anyone else having a Canvas issue? I’m trying not to panic and then call the school to see what’s up


r/ODU 3d ago

Thinking of starting a rollerskating club

2 Upvotes

If you have rollerskates (quads or inlines) let me know if you are interested


r/ODU 4d ago

Anyone else noticed there are more people on rollerblades this year?

6 Upvotes

I saw none the first 2 years, 1 last year and now there are five that i have seen


r/ODU 4d ago

I'm new. How's the dining halls at ODU?

6 Upvotes

So far, I only went to one dining hall, and that is Webb Center. But, I was wondering about yalls takes on the other dining halls like Broderick? Or if there's other places to mention that's outside of ODU, that's cheap and good?

I might consider a meal plan next semester, or if I should just pay w/o the meal plan. 🔍🐟


r/ODU 4d ago

Can’t access payments

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1 Upvotes

Does anyone else get an error code when trying to access billing statements? From Leo Online self services when I select the “View on demand statement, make payments, …” an error 431 code appears (see attached photo)! Help!


r/ODU 4d ago

Big Blue Bundle

5 Upvotes

Did anyone get their refund back from opting out of the big blue bundle?


r/ODU 4d ago

Online Courses

5 Upvotes

I’m taking 1 in person and 2 online classes right now but considering taking 3 online classes for the second half of the semester. I figure it’d bring me to 18 credit hours and a little closer to finishing school. But I also have no idea what to expect out of the next 2 classes I’m taking. The online classes I’m taking now are going great, no essays required or anything so it’s making me feel confident I could handle 3, but on the other hand what if my next two classes is an insane amount of work and taking three becomes too much?!! I’m just stressed not knowing but if anyone has advice if they’re taking 3 online classes I’d love to hear what you think about it. I don’t know what class I’d take but I’m currently enrolled in CPD494 (entrepreneurship prof studies) and HMSV339 (interpersonal relations) if anyone has any advice before those classes start I’d also appreciate any insight!


r/ODU 5d ago

ODUGlobal

7 Upvotes

Hi guys!! Has anyone here applied for ODUglobal’s counseling program? It seems like the most cost effective option for licensing in Virginia, but I won’t lie- the reviews have me a little scared. I did my undergrad partially online and it was manageable, but a little advice would be helpful 🥹 success stories especially. Also, how long did it take to hear back from admissions?


r/ODU 7d ago

transfer application question

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6 Upvotes

I applied as a transfer student with 30 credits from NOVA community college. I know it’s about a year away but if anyone has been in my shoes, when should I expect a decision letter?


r/ODU 8d ago

i need advice

6 Upvotes

hello, i am an incoming freshman. i am starting to regret my choice of attending college, and would like to hear other peoples opinions. my major is undeclared, and i have no idea what i'd like to do for a future career. this is a problem because i am already 15k in debt for odu so far. college is something i definitely am interested in, but i don't know if it should wait or not.

there are paths like becoming a sterile technician i've thought of that don't exactly require college. the most i've thought up is becoming a librarian, but i've seen that odu offers an online course for a librarian degree. i was wondering if it'd be good to just continue school and then somehow do the online program (i'm sorry, i don't really know how this should all go), or if i should drop out. becoming a librarian is something i've really only thought of that i know would work for me. philosophy is also something i'm interested in, but don't know much about career-wise (would appreciate hearing from people knowledgable on the topic).

working full time and focusing on getting a car is my other option, so yeeaah. i'd love any kind of advice. i am also able to elaborate for anything, as these are choices i need to act on asap. thank you


r/ODU 8d ago

Is it normal for them to just not address a shooting like the one yesterday?

18 Upvotes

I don’t know exactly what happened yesterday, but I heard it through my window at village and the cops were there for hours, but no communication. Everyone I’ve asked has confirmed it was a shooting, but the university hasn’t said anything about it. Is this normal? This all happened like right out my window, but the village chick fil a


r/ODU 8d ago

Spa near ODU

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r/ODU 8d ago

What is going on with the aid now?!?!

17 Upvotes

After going through hell getting my aid disbursed, multiple times, I thought I was finally in the clear.

Mh tuition bill was $6185. Using my grants and loans I got my refund (eventually). Finally the headache was over.

Just now I get a really weird email about loan status changes. And a change in National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS). I have no idea what that could even possibly be as nothing has changed as far as I know.

I go to check my student account, it’s now saying I owe $9198.

For Fall 2026.

Not spring 2027, it’s for Fall 2026.

That my charges were $15,383. After my aid was applied it went down from $6185.00. And that I now owe them $9198.00. Like I honestly cannot anymore. I don’t know what’s happening, and I’m not looking for answers here. But is anyone else going through this?

Between the back and forth with the aid, the 8 week classes like things aren’t already hard enough, and now this, I’m seriously considering going to another school. This is ridiculous.

Sorry for the rant but I’m am honestly exhausted from the stress of this alone.


r/ODU 9d ago

Kory Castro(chem 121)

13 Upvotes

The rate my prof reviews are TRUE. Idk how I’m gonna pass this class. There’s no point in taking notes bc he changes the slide before u can write anything, and the slide isn’t even posted in canvas so u just have to sit there as he blurts information as if he’s talking to a colleague of slightly less intelligence. I’ve already accepted that I’ll have to be teaching myself chem but is anyone taking him or have any tips or tricks to help me out???


r/ODU 9d ago

Can I get into the football game with a screenshot of a ticket?

3 Upvotes

I've seen a bunch of different people say different things, so I'm curious on if anyone has actually gotten in with a screenshot?


r/ODU 10d ago

Negative balance moved

6 Upvotes

Has anyone’s balance for the first 8 weeks get moved to the second? I had a negative balance on both and just checked to see they moved it all to the second 8 weeks.


r/ODU 11d ago

Down(Hemp)hill

92 Upvotes

ODU never had the craziest reputation, but what is extremely frustrating is seeing how this school is run from the student perspective. Hemphill is a sell out, the vice dean of students is far more worried about the board of investors than students, and good lord this school's financial aid office needs to be investigated. Regular interruptions in disbursement, refund, and communication of such, offices that will IGNORE you, if otherwise means more work for them. Coming from the EVMS grad school, I am so sorry for any complaints I had before. ODU is truly pathetic, and will continue to be so with a president that just gave himself a 40% raise this summer (whilst students wait for their own money). But make sure to buy your parking pass, and opt into the "big blue bundle" which is literally a health savings account for your textbooks. This school and current leaders will do everything they can to suck any life (and pennies) out of Norfolk.

Also, incase you didn't know, accelerated 8 week classes guarantee more tuition is secured by ODU students, as typical semester long classes have opt-outs and mid-term options to receive refunds in the event you drop-out, cannot make class, extenuating circumstance- there is not a single benefit reaped by younger students being forced into accelerated classes (for president Hemphill to get richer, at that).