Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university located in Norfolk, Virginia. Established in 1930 as the two-year Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary, it became an independent institution known as Old Dominion College in 1962 and achieved full university status in 1969. The university has grown significantly, with a main campus spanning 250 acres and enrolling approximately 23,494 students as of 2023. ODU offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees through colleges including arts and letters, sciences, business, engineering, education, and health sciences. It is recognized for its research in fields such as maritime research, cybersecurity, and modeling and simulation, supported by its proximity to naval and military installations in the Hampton Roads region. The institution emphasizes innovation, community engagement, strategic partnerships, athletic programs as a member of Conference USA, and initiatives to enhance accessibility and diversity in higher education.