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Old Dominion University . Bradley Johnson 24 Sept 12 4A. General Information . It’s located in Norfolk, Virginia Founded in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary In 1932, it became an independent institution. In 1969, it got university status. .
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Old Dominion University Bradley Johnson 24 Sept 12 4A
General Information • It’s located in Norfolk, Virginia • Founded in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary • In 1932, it became an independent institution. • In 1969, it got university status.
Paying for ODU In-State Costs Out-of-State Costs Tuition and fees: $23,330 Room and board: $9,066 Books and supplies: $1,000 Estimated personal costs: $1,875 Transportation expenses: $1,000 • Tuition and fees: $8,450 • Room and board: $9,066 • Books and supplies: $1,000 • Estimated personal costs: $1,875 • Transportation expenses: $1,000
Why ODU appeals to me • It is located near my family. I want to stay at home. • My mom went there. I would love to follow in her foot steps. • It is located near the Norfolk Tides and Norfolk Admirals’ stadiums. • The athletic programs are competitive and bring in a lot of fans to their games. • I want to play intramural baseball while I study there. • My freshman year, I was nicknamed “ODU” by the seniors and juniors on the baseball team.
The Business Program • Their business program intrigues me. • I want to major in business administration so that I can go into banking. • It is one of the best business programs in the state of Virginia.
Interesting Facts • Cash Cab host, Ben Bailey, went to ODU. • President Jimmy Carter attended the university. • Current Major League Baseball players, Justin Verlander and Daniel Hudson, are also alumni of ODU.
Works Cited • "College Search - Old Dominion University - ODU." College Search - Old Dominion University - ODU. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/college-university-search/old-dominion-university>. • "Old Dominion University." Old Dominion University. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Sept. 2012. <http://odu.edu/about>.