How It Works

ODU Distance Learning can be a wonderful alternative for students without time or options to get to main campus.

Technical Support

We're ready to assist you.

General computer requirements

Component Minimum Configuration
CPU 300+ MHz
RAM 128 MB or more
Operating System Operating system is dependent on course delivery method
Internet Service Connection speed is dependent on course delivery method
Hard Disk Space 1 Gigabyte or more
Sound Card Sound card and speakers
Monitor and Video Card 800 x 600 or higher screen size
Web Browser Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
Flash Player  version 9.0
RealPlayer version 7 or higher
QuickTime version 7.7
Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or higher
Microsoft Virtual Machine Microsoft Virtual Machine (Build 3805, released 3/4/02)

Software Liability Disclaimer

If you are unsure which version of each software package you are running, go to the program's Help menu and open the choice "About." If your version number is older than those listed above, download and install a new version.

Extended Classrooms

Site staff are ready to help if there are problems with the video or audio during a live broadcast class. We also have technicians at main campus to support our sites during all broadcast operations. Contact our Technical Support at 1-800-462-0959 or atstechsupport@odu.edu.

2-way Support

To take 2-way courses, you will need to install personal video software on your computer. This software connects to ODU's video conferencing bridge. For best video results, a high-speed Internet connection with a minimum of 786 kbps upload and 1.5mbps download is suggested.

For help registering, testing, or connecting your 2-way software, please call 1-866-638-2616 or email atsoperations@odu.edu.

For technical support with your 2-way software, please call 1-800-462-0959 or email atstechsupport@odu.edu,
Monday through Friday 8 am – 9 pm or Saturday 8 am – 4 pm EST/EDT (holidays and University closings excluded).

Video Stream Support

Looking for the Video Stream launch pages? Click here.

To view video stream courses, your computer must meet certain minimum requirements.

Video stream courses are supported by the Office of Computing and Communication Services (OCCS). For video stream help, please contact the OCCS Technical Support Center:

Hours of Operation (Eastern)
Monday through Friday, 8 am – 9 pm
Saturday, 8 am – 4 pm
Phone Number: 1-877-348-6503 (toll-free) or 757-683-3192
Email: occshelp@odu.edu

If you need technical assistance for video stream courses, you must have the print out of the last page from the Browser Compatibility test with you when you make the call. The information on that page is critical in helping us help you.