Move-In Guide 2026-2027

AUG. 19–20

Welcome Monarchs!

On behalf of Housing and Residence Life, I am thrilled to welcome you to your new home at Old Dominion University.

Whether this is your first year on campus or you’re returning to familiar halls, we’re excited to help you start this journey with confidence, support, and a strong sense of community. Our team is committed to making your transition smooth and your time here unforgettable. You’ll find resources, connections, and opportunities in every corner of our residential communities. We encourage you to get involved, reach out, and most of all, love where you live!

Warm regards,

Richard Clark

Executive Director Housing and Residence Life

MOVE-IN AT A GLANCE MOVE-IN APPOINTMENT Fall 2025 Move-In will occur Thursday, August 20, 2026!

Students will receive an email earlyAugust notifying them when the Move-In Appointments have been released. This communication will provide instructions on how to schedule a Move-In Appointment via the Housing Portal. Appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. To manage the flow of traffic on campus, there will be a limited number of timeslots per building each day.

Confirmation of your appointment will be sent to your ODU email address. This confirmation will provide where to go for check in and parking information.

If your plans change or you see a different time that works better for your schedule, you can reschedule your appointment via the Housing Portal. Continue to monitor your ODU email account for more information.

Cancellations: If you no longer need on campus housing, please cancel your Housing Assignment via the Housing Portal.

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Check-in at Chartway Arena

10 TIPS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

Talk with your roommate(s) about what shared items to bring, and pack light!

Bring your ODU ID card from the Monarch Card Center to Move-In.

Read the Housing and Residence Life’s Guide to Love were you live and the University’s Student Code of Conduct.

Log into the Housing Portal to select your Move-In time slot.

A digital ID (odu mobile) is now available!

Inform your friends and family of your new campus address (See pages 16-17).

Plan to attend your first mandatory floor meeting on Sunday, August 23. Here, you’ll be introduced to community standards, leadership opportunities, and much more!

Review your family’s insurance policy or obtain property insurance to protect your belongings.

Pack your belongings in reusable crates and storage containers to avoid waste and make life easy during your move.

Love Where You Live!

Share photos of your MoveIn day using the hashtag #LovewhereyouliveODU.

Connect with your roommate(s)/suitemate(s) by opting in to share your directory information in the housing portal.

HOUSING PORTAL

*BONUS TIP: Be sure to check your ODU email for any updates.

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CHECK IN During your designated check-in time, you will pick up your room key or download your digital key to your mobile device.

You must have your ODU ID card in order to receive your room key. Check in is at Chartway Arena.

REMEMBER TO EAT!

While you’re on campus, remember that ODU’s dining facilities will be open and available for you to enjoy!

UNLOADING ZONES

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Most residential halls will have designated unloading zones. M move your belongings to your residence hall. You will be direc

IN DAY!

COOLING STATIONS

MOVING IN

Need a break? Cool off at one of our designated cooling stations in each community.

Our team will assist you to move your belongings to the residence hall. The communities with elevators are Dominion, England, France, Owens, Virginia, Whitehurst, Ireland, and Scotland.

Move in helpers and traffic guides will assist you to unload and ted to relocate your vehicle to a parking location for the day.

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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST The following is a short list of suggested popular items to pack for your new residential space. *Please note: Only one microwave and one mini fridge is allowed per room, please coordinate with your roommate. Microwaves are not allowed in student rooms in Rogers, Gresham, and Whitehurst Halls. However, shared microwaves are available in designated locations within these buildings.

BATHROOM Towels Washcloths Bath mat Bathrobe Caddy Toilet paper Personal products Laundry basket

CLASS Laptop Calculator Desk lamp Thumb drive Textbooks Notebooks Pens/pencils Bookbags Sticky notes Highlighters

FOOD Mini-Fridge (4.3 cubic ft. max) Microwave* Dishes/Cups/mugs Utensils Snacks Coffee maker (with auto shutoff)

PLAY TV/Laptop Headphones Game consoles Camera Batteries Surge protectors

BEDDING Extra long twin sheets/blankets Full size sheets/blankets for Village and Nusbaum Pillows Pillow cases Mattress pad

REMEMBER ODU ID Drivers license Medical insurance card Bank cards Financial aid information Prescription medication Over-the-counter medication First aid kit Flashlight Umbrella/rain gear

YOUR ROOM Area rug Posters Plants Photo albums Full length mirror Hangers

CLEAN Sponges Laundry detergent All-purpose cleaner Vacuum Paper towels Trash bags Hand Sanitizer

P RO HIBI TED I TEM S FIRE PREVENTION OR ELECTRICAL ITEMS •

LED string lights that are secured onto the walls

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All electrical appliances with exposed heating elements

Electronic personal assistance mobility devices (including electronic bikes and Hover Boards)

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Air fresheners with built-in outlets

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Extension cords and multi-outlet plugs (must be a UL1363 approved power strip with a 15 amp circuit breaker)

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Electric blankets

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Items covering or hanging from smoke detectors

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Gas or charcoal grills, propane tanks, charcoal, and other flammable materials

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Candles, incense, torches, and other objects with open flames or heating elements

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Halogen lamps, lava lamps, and strobe lights

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Live cut trees

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Multiple strands of decorative lights (no more than three stranded lights, must be UL approved, and not enclosed)

APPLIANCES •

Air Fryers

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Space heaters (unless provided by the university)

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Major appliances (such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers)

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Mini-fridges larger than 4.4 cubic ft.

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Toaster and convection ovens – (Only permissible in apartment communities)

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Deep fryers

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Welding equipment

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Air conditioners (unless provided by the university)

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Exposed cooking elements (Only permissible in apartment communities)

FURNITURE/DECOR • • •

WEAPONS

Bean bag furniture Liquid and air-filled furniture Lofts, platforms, and bed risers

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Decals, metal signs, and stickers adhered to university property Items hanging from ceilings

MISCELLANEOUS •

Pets (except for fish in a ≤10 gallon tank)

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Darts and dart boards

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Aerials, masts, and other shortwave radio transmitting equipment as it interferes with WiFi in the building

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Barbells and Weights > 10lbs. and exercise equipment attached to door frames/walls

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Motorcycles and other internal combustion engines inside or adjacent to buildings

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Firearms Fireworks Tasers

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knives longer than 3 inches

Important note: Cannabis use and all forms of smoking, including e-cigarettes, are prohibited anywhere on campus, indoors or within 20 feet of residential buildings, due to federal law and ODU policies; see Policies 6606 and 3220 for details.

For more info, please refer to the Housing and Dining Contract, and the Community Living Standards in our guide to Love where you live. Or see the ODU Gun and Weapon Regulation for more details.

“Weapon” doesn’t mean knives used for domestic purposes, folding knives with blades less than three inches in length, or box cutters and utility knives for use in accordance with the purpose intended by the original seller.

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WAYS TO STAY IN THE KNOW! RESIDENCE HALLS DIGITAL SIGNAGE Housing and Residence Life has implemented a brand new digital signage system that displays on the tvs located in the lobbies of each residence hall. We share all of the need to know information and upcoming events in HRL as well as other parts of campus.

POSTERS HRL places posters in all residence halls as another way to spread the word on important information.

EMAIL AND PHONE Our main form of communication for housing or application related information will be sent via email (Housing@odu.edu) or by phone (757-6834283). Stay connected to ensure you are on time with all deadline and application/ housing updates.

MONARCH MOVIES Did you know that you can watch free movies at https://streaming. swankmp.net/monarchmovies HRL also shares important information through this streaming site to keep you entertained and in the know!

BULLETIN BOARDS AND FLYERS Our RHDs and AHDs (Residence Hall Directors and Assistant Hall Directors) use the bulletin boards to communicate with residents of their perspective residence hall. Flyers are SOCIAL MEDIA Stay up to date with all things placed on the various bulletin boards in the HRL on our social media accounts! We have hallways/lobbies of each hall. many social media giveaways and contests that you don’t want to miss! Follow us on A-FRAMES Keep an eye out for the 24’ by Instagram @oduhrl and Facebook @Housing 36’ sized A-frames that are used indoor and & Residence Life. outdoor of our residence halls.

FRONT DESK Our student- staff employees are trained to guide and support you with all Housing and residence life related questions and processes.

Residence Education office location: The HRL office located in Powhatan apartments (tower G) is open to support all residence education programs.

PEOPLE TO KNOW! Resident Assistants (RAs) are assigned to live on each floor of the residence halls.

Apartment communities have RAs assigned to each building.

RAs are carefully selected and trained undergraduate and graduate students chosen for their commitment to helping and advising a group of their peers. Each RA is trained in assisting and/or referring students with academic and personal concerns to the appropriate person or office. The job of the RA combines many roles: activities organizer, resource person, administrator, residence educator, community leader, adviser, and friend.

Desk Receptionists (DRs) staff each front desks. These students are selected and trained to assist peers with residential needs. DRs assist residents with checking out hall equipment, signing for temporary keys, and reporting facility problems.

In addition, they provide information and services, including visitation and checking guest(s)/visitor(s) into the building. The DRs are supervised by the hall staff for their community.

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Night Desk Receptionists (NDRs) One of the front-line representatives of the residential communities during the hours of 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. The NDR is often the first contact to residents, visitors, and persons outside the ODU community. They work at the front desk, assisting in the administration service of the residence hall.

Residence Hall Directors (RHDs) are full-time, master’s level, professional staff members who live in an on-campus apartment. RHDs are assigned to each facility and are the university’s front-line staff members who handle all aspects of the student residential experience. RHDs supervise the AHDs, RAs, and DRs within their community. The RHDs promote community development through staff supervision, student development activities, programs, and referrals for outside assistance, behavioral interventions, and student conduct resolution.

Assistant Hall Directors (AHDs) are graduate students who manage a variety of responsibilities under the direction of the

Residence Hall Director (RHD).

AHDs live in an on-campus apartment within their residential community. One of their key responsibilities is hiring, training, and supervising the student staff. AHDs are also involved in program planning, personal and academic support, and student conduct issues. AHDs have regularly scheduled office hours and are available for residents who need support or have questions about campus resources.

HRL Office Staff Members The office staff is in charge of managing operational, business, and residential educational tasks.

Everything pertaining to the students’ living on-campus experience, including room assignments, housing and dining contracts, and facilities management for the residence halls.

Furthermore, HRL staff members are in charge of choosing and training the residents’ hall staff, creating social and educational activities, and creating

policies and procedures for living oncampus. Additionally, our team is in charge of managing communication channels like the web, social media, emails, and phone calls as well as communicating with students about events, significant dates, maintenance, etc.

Building Maintenance and Housekeeping Staff serve an integral part in the success of the HRL program by upkeeping residences and quickly responding to and resolving work orders submitted by staff and students.

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YOUR NEW Powhatan Apartments

University Village Apartments

Powhatan I (A–N) 4701 Powhatan Ave. Apt. A101–N302

Chesapeake House 1026 45th St.

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Hampton House 1016 45th St.

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Newport News House 1015 45th St.

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Norfolk House 1025 45th St.

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Poquoson House 1026 43rd St.

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*Do not include the house name when addressing mail.

Powhatan II (AA–NN) 4601 Powhatan Ave. Apt. AA101–NN402 *Do not include the house name when addressing mail.

Nusbuam Apartments

Nusbaum A 1000 W. 48th St. Apt. A101–A203 Nusbaum B 1011 W. 49th St. Apt. B102–B204 Nusbaum C 1004 W. 49 St. Apt. C101–C204

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W ADDRESS! Residence Halls

ffolk House

25 W 43rd St.

Dominion House 1425 W. 49th St.

Owens House 1501 West 49th St.

rtsmouth House 16 43rd St.

England House 4605 Elkhorn Ave.

Rogers Hall 1065 W. 50th St.

ithfield House 15 43rd St.

Foundation House 1018 W. 49th St.

Scotland House 4701 Elkhorn Ave.

*All packages should be shipped to Gresham Hall address.

ginia Beach use 26 41st St.

France House 4703 Elkhorn Ave.

liamsburg House 16 41st St.

Gresham Hall 1023 W. 49th St.

Virginia House 4603 Elkhorn Ave. Whitehurst Hall 1715 W. 48th St.

Ireland House 4601 Elkhorn Ave. *For information on shipping packages, please visit the Housing and Residence Life website https://www.odu.edu/housing

When sending mail to on-campus students, be sure to address with the following information: Student Name Building Address Room/Apt Number Norfolk, VA 23529

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STUDENT HEALTH IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS The staff at Student Health Services would like to welcome you to Old Dominion University!

To help make your transition to college smooth, we want you to know about the mandatory university immunization requirement.

Virginia state law requires that all first-time full-time graduate, undergraduate, and transfer students submit a completed Health History and Immunization Documentation form to the university. If this form isn’t submitted by August 1, an immunization hold will be placed on your second semester’s registration. This hold will begin late September and can only be removed upon receipt of your documented records. If you don’t know where to find your immunization records, your high school usually keeps these records for several years after graduation.

Upload your documents through the Patient Portal: https://odu. medicatconnect.com/

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For more information about immunization requirements, please contact Student Health Services at (757) 683-3132.

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