English Proficiency Requirement
If your native language is not English you must provide evidence of English proficiency to enroll in classes.
Meet the requirement with any of the following:
- Satisfactory test scores (refer to chart below).
- Bachelor's or Master's degree equivalent from an accredited institution in a country where English is the native language.
- Complete (grade C or higher) 2 university-level English courses at an accredited U.S. institution. These are subject to equivalency review.
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Complete Old Dominion University's Bridge Program, indicated by:
- Earning a B or better and an 85% attendance in each English Language Center class
and
- Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better in academic courses taken during the Bridge Program.
- Earning a B or better and an 85% attendance in each English Language Center class
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| * Old Dominion University does not recognize institutional TOEFL exams taken at other institutions. | |
| TOEFL * | 550 |
| TOEFL IBT | 79 |
| SAT (critical reading) | 480 |
| GRE (verbal reasoning) | 152 |
| GRE (verbal) | 480 |
| GCSE or GCE | "O" level pass in English |
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
| CPE | C or higher |
