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Learn all about the many ODU traditions that have been passed down from class to class.
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The ODU Monarch developed from a reference in history that dates back to 1693. Find out how it was adopted to represent today's campus.
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Monarch Family Weekend allows for families to connect with their student and the ODU community in a variety of ways.
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Learn ODU's songs so you can sing them loudly and proudly at the next game.
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The Old Dominion Seal was designed to proudly memorialize where the university has been and the promising future it has.