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Comparable Schools'
Facilities Grades:
Quick StatsPopular Places to Chill
- Fairgrounds
- Relative Theory Records
- The Pagoda
Libraries
- Diehn Composers Room
- Elise N. Hofheimer Art Library
- Perry Library
Athletic Centers
- University Fitness Center (UFC)
- 47th Street Gym
- Whitehurst Fitness Center
College Prowler Take
Each and every semester and with every passing year, ODU continues to augment its campus by adding facilities. The Webb Center, for example, (acting as Old Dominion University’s hub for student activities) recently received a much needed facelift and continues to undergo internal changes. The University is in the process of replacing the old Health & Physical Education building. When it comes to the architecture and the look of the buildings at ODU, the sections which used to belong to William & Mary are quite impressive. These buildings are massive and surrounded by gorgeous foliage. The other buildings look like they were hijacked by a 1970s picture book—and most of them need massive renovations. BAL (Batten Arts & Letters) is due for a make-over, as well as several others. With all of the different architectural styles floating about, there is hardly any type of unity. The campus is still beautiful, though, with the totally post-modern Ted Constant Convocation Center set in the middle of Hampton Boulevard as a shining testament to what ODU will become. The facilities themselves, such as the gymnasiums and the computer labs, are terribly clean—which is very rare. The eateries, dining halls, computers, stores, and et ceteras inside of the Webb Center are often spotless. The campus is often covered in scaffolding, or masked by hideous cranes and/or disgustingly gross trucks carrying building materials to and from destination sites. This really detracts from the beauty of the campus. Luckily, these things are temporary and are a means to an end. The focus of the renovation on campus has turned to housing and parking. With 23,000 students and a goal of becoming a residential campus, ODU has a lot of work to do. The school is buying properties located on the streets near campuses and building residences on them like “The Quads,” a relatively new addition to housing. Recently, the school added a much-needed parking garage to the campus. Though it is not completely constructed, the part that is finished is open to students and faculty. Aside from the constant construction and mish-mash of different-era buildings, the campus is beautiful. Its foliage is vibrant and well-manicured. The campus takes advantage of being situated next to the Elizabeth River by incorporating water into its landscape, building things like bridges for students to cross over to get to academic buildings. Students Speak Out
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ODUAD says: Old Dominion University 2015 Biological and Biomedical Sciences  |
I am very pleased with the...
I am very pleased with the facilities on campus. The library is exceptional, and the student center is welcoming and enjoyable for hanging out between classes.
Facilities: April 07, 2009
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ODUCP says: Old Dominion University 2015 English Language and Literature |
We just got a brand new health...
We just got a brand new health center, so it's really nice. There's racquetball, basketball, etc., plus new machines that even play your iPod on it. The Webb Center (student center) is OK. It has some eating places but gets mundane after a while. It has a lot of meeting rooms, a game room, plenty of tables and TVs, a computer lab, and a Starbucks, as well as some fast food stuff. I don't go in the library much, but it's pretty big. It has four floors and looks pretty and clean. It has a lot of research books, but that can be a hassle to sort through.
Facilities: April 07, 2009
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I’d use the facilities here more...
I’d use the facilities here more often if I didn’t commute, but from what I hear from other people, they’re in pretty good condition. I can see why they want to renovate them, though—from the outside they look kind of old. Plus, ODU is renovating everything else so—why not! |
Anonymous says: |
The H&PE Gym is going to be...
The H&PE Gym is going to be reconstructed. That’s good, because the gym looked really old. |
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I rarely use the facilities here. |
FactsWhat To Do on Campus
If you’re really bored and broke, check out the Lion’s Den, a pool hall/game room located in the Webb. (Sadly, however, there is no bar.) The Lion’s Den features tables for pool, ping-pong and fuseball, as well as arcade games. Though they are not free, they are pretty cheap.
On Monarch Way, there are a number of places to go, chill out and, on open mic night, hear some live music or poetry. If you’re brave, sign up. The Student Activities Council also sponsors ODU After Dark, a themed night of free games and free food, which lasts from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. Also, on most evenings, student organizations hold events that are fun, informative, and free and give students a chance to meet and socialize with one another. There are also games to attend during the various seasons, and during the 2009-2010 year, ODU will bring back Monarch football, something that has the whole community buzzing.
Favorite Things To Do
On warm, sunny days, the beach is one of the most popular destinations for students. However, if you don’t have transportation, ODU has its own makeshift beach right at the edge of campus. Whitehurst beach comes with a gazebo, grills and a dock, as well as volleyball nets and sand so that students can create their own beach experience. Periodically throughout the semester, a student organization will hold a Webb jam, which is sort of like a school dance, only without the chaperones. For an end-of-the-year treat, the Student Activities Council (SAC) sponsors “Campus Chaos,” a day of fun and games that culminates with a series of discounted concerts. There are also step shows and probates for members of the various fraternities and sororities to attend, as well as an Outdoor Adventure Program that, as the name suggests, gives students the chance to participate in discounted or free outdoor adventures.
Want to check out a concert or listen to your favorite comedian? Old Dominion University’s Ted Constant Convocation Center has hosted entertainers including Dave Chapelle, N.E.R.D., Jazmine Sullivan, Paula Dean, 3 Doors Down, BB King, the Pixies, and Sarah McLachlan. Interested in cultural, social, educational or athletic events? PAW—programs all weekend—is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and hosts basketball games,
midnight movies, bus trips, health awareness walks, and lectures on diversity and art. Old Dominion University’s Art Department hosts several art exhibitions throughout each semester. Or, similarly, Old Dominion University’s literary festival, held each October, boasts a nice collection of
poets and playwrights. Each presentation is free for those interested in attending. There is also an animal film festival held during March that attracts Hollywood directors. It features balls, screenings and parties for free or discounted prices.
Movie Theater on Campus
- None, but the Student Activities Council (SAC) at ODU has a Free Weekly Movie Series on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Free for students, SAC has shown films like "Notorious," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “Zack and Miri Make a Porno” this semester. There are plenty of seats, and the
crowd, unlike that at a local movie theater, usually stays quiet.
Bar on Campus
- Yes: Boar's Nest and SOBO in University Village
Coffeehouse on Campus
- Starbucks in the Webb Center and on Monarch Way; Borjo's Coffeeshop on Monarch Way
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