Old Dominion University - ELC

About Old Dominion University - ELC

Old Dominion University is a public doctoral research university for high-performing students from around the world who want a rigorous academic experience in a multi-cultural community. Our nationally recognized faculty use real-world expertise and innovative teaching methods to challenge students to achieve their highest goals. The university offers 68 bachelor's degrees, 60 master's degrees and 35 doctoral degrees. There are numerous student organizations, intercollegiate teams and national championships. The university is located in Norfolk, Virginia and is only 30 minutes away from the ocean resort of Virginia Beach. The climate is warm (9.5C inwinter, 30C in summer) and is located in a region that is a major southeastern Atlantic Ocean port. The area is home to widely acclaimed museums, gardens, the opera house and a symphony. The university is approximately 3 hours from Washington, D.C. and 7 hours from New York City by car or train. ODU has an intensive English Language program which offers courses at 5 levels for incoming students, along with a university Bridge Program and TOEFL preparation. The English Language Center is professionally recognized by UCIEP (University and College Independent English Programs) and by AAIEP (American Association of Independent English Programs). Old Dominion University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.