Residence Life

Living on Campus

All residence options are convenient to campus resources, such as the library, tutoring or study groups, as well as multiple computer labs and study rooms located throughout campus.

Where to Eat

The Underground, located in Fitzpatrick Hall, is a great place to unwind and make friends. Arcade games, Karaoke stage, pool table, work-out room and home-theatre-style TV room, as well as a grill for burgers, pizza and other tasty snacks, make this a fun place to be. The Underground is host to a number of student activities too.

Panther Plaza is located in the heart of Erskine Hall. It is a handy stop to pick up sandwiches, pizza, chips or pop, and a variety of other items as well as take a break with friends.

The campus dining room, Hamilton Hall, features all-you-can-eat soup, salad, entrees and desserts, three times a day. Special exhibition cooking (made-to-order omelets and other items) is an attraction for brunch on weekends and week-day lunch.

Where to Relax

Panther Plaza is a great place to meet friends, watch some TV or DVDs or meet with a study group. You can also listen to RadiODU there.

The Underground, is a great place to unwind and make friends. Arcade games, Karaoke stage, pool table, work-out room and home-theatre-style TV room.

The Fireside Lounge in Fitzpatrick Hall is a great place to meet with friends or hold a study group.

Where to Reflect

Mass is celebrated regularly in our beautiful Christ the King Chapel, which is open to all students who wish to pray or simply seek a time of quiet reflection.

Wehrle Art Gallery in Wehrle Hall has regularly scheduled unique and exciting exhibitions. It is a great place to meet with friends and view some wonderful artwork. It is also a great place to get away for a few quiet moments.

Where to Shop

ODU Bookstore, Don't hide your pride. Your headquarters for all kinds of emblematic clothing and gifts, quick snacks and toiletries, greeting cards and of course, books.  

Panther Plaza is equipped with a convenience store area, where you can pick up toiletries, laundry detergent and medicine.

Our free ODU Shuttle enables students to enjoy off-campus trips to nearby Easton Town Center for exciting retail shopping, movies and restaurants, as well as other locations throughout this thriving metropolitan area. See About Columbus for more...

Where to Exercise

• Alumni Hall
• Recreation Courts
• The Underground
• The whole campus is paved with great walking paths...take advantage of them