Ph.D. Business Administration
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Ph.D. Business Administration (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. When should I apply to the Ph.D. Program?
The deadline for receipt of the application and credentials is April 1 for enrollment in the following fall term.
Please click here for more information on the application process.
Q. When will I know about the admission decision from ODU?
We inform admitted students of our decision by May 30th.
Q. Who do I send my application packet to?
Domestic students, please send your application to:
Admissions Office
Office of Admissions
Old Dominion University
108 Alfred B. Rollins Jr. Hall
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0050
International students, please send you applications to:
Office of International Admissions
Old Dominion University
220 Alfred B. Rollins Jr. Hall
Norfolk, Virginia 23529-0050
U.S.A.
You may get more details by visiting the Office of Admissions.
Q. Can I submit my application online?
Yes. Please click here for the online application. Application can also be downloaded and printed out by clicking here.
Q. Can I charge the application fee to my credit card?
Online applicants may charge the application fee to their credit card.
Q. Is there a possibility of waiving the application fee?
Please scroll down the following webpage to determine your eligibility for fee waiver.
Q. If my application is rejected, can I reapply to the Ph.D. program?
Yes, you can.
Q. If my application is rejected, can I get feedback on my application?
We cannot offer individual feedback on an application.
Q. What is the average GMAT scores of applicants who were admitted into the program?
For the batch of students that was admitted in 2006 the average GMAT was 670. The minimum acceptable score for GMAT is 600.
Q. Can I do a part time Ph.D.?
No, you cannot. All our students are full time.
Q. Does the ODU Ph.D. program offer financial aid to international students?
Financial aid is based on student merit regardless of national origin. Financial aid in the form of research assistantships are offered for the first three years of the program. After the third year, financial support involves teaching assistantships where the student is involved in assisting faculty in teaching undergraduate courses.
Q. Does the financial aid continue till I finish my Ph.D.?
The College of Business supports students with research assistantships for the first three years. After the third year, students are supported with teaching assistantships. The departments make every effort to support students with teaching assistantships till they finish their Ph.D. However, continued financial support is also based on an evaluation of the student's academic performance and progress in the Ph.D. program.
Q. Are students offered financial support for travel to present their research at conferences?
The college offers financial support for a student to attend one conference per year, provided the student has a paper accepted at the conference.
Q. Is the admission criterion different if I am willing to finance my own Ph.D.?
No.
International Student issues
Q. I am international student - can I contact international students at ODU to find out about housing, and other facilities available in Norfolk.
You may get answers to many of your questions by visiting the FAQ pages maintained by the Office of Admissions, and those maintained by the Office of International Students and Scholar Services.
You may also visit the following international student association websites for additional information:
http://orgs.odu.edu/cssa/
http://www.orgs.odu.edu/isa/
Q. Does ODU offer on-campus student housing?
You may obtain more information about housing here.
Q. I am married, is it possible for me to purchase insurance for my family?
You may check on information about health insurance here.
