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Old Dominion University is Virginia's forward-focused research university with rigorous academics, an energetic residential community, entrepreneurial research and collaboration, and initiatives that contribute nearly $2.6 billion annually to Virginia's economy. Located along the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, the ODU campus boasts state-of-the-art academic facilities, 14 residence halls and amenities such as the Student Recreation Center. Our Monarchs can choose from over 120 undergraduate programs, over 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist and doctoral levels and a wealth of certificate and professional development programs. They learn from experts in their chosen field, as our award-winning faculty bring their real-world expertise to classrooms that foster innovation and collaboration. Student success lives at the heart of the Monarch experience. Monarchs have full access to services such as academic advising, peer mentoring and subject-specific resource centers. The Learning Commons at Perry Library provides students with 24/5 study space, computing resources, teamwork spaces and even presentation practice rooms. Students can begin planning their future with our comprehensive career development services or forge their own path by engaging with the Strome Entrepreneurial Center. Visit campus, schedule a tour or attend an open house and explore all that Old Dominion University has to offer and become part of the Monarch Experience!

George Mason University is Virginia’s largest and most diverse public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and 50 states, and has a residential population of more than 6,000 students. Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to providing academic opportunities for students of all backgrounds. With 10 schools and colleges offering more than 200 degree programs, Mason is a vibrant community of scholars and researchers that spans three campuses in Arlington (Mason Square), Fairfax, and Prince William and learning locations across the Commonwealth of Virginia. We also have an international campus in Songdo, South Korea. Our goal is to enable all of our graduates to pursue meaningful lives and successful careers. Our definition of a successful graduate is a well-rounded scholar and an engaged citizen in the community and the world, who has all the necessary skills to compete in the workplace. More than 75 percent of Mason alumni have a post-graduate plan within six months of graduation (employment, graduate school, military service, or volunteering). In the Washington Business Journal’s 2023 rankings of the Washington, D.C., area’s largest employers, Mason came in 26th overall with more than 8,100 Metro-area employees. If you are interested in joining the Mason Nation take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu!

Radford University is a comprehensive, midsize public university that is student-focused, providing its more than 9,400 students a diversity of outstanding academic programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful campus, Radford University offers many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Radford University welcomes students from the Commonwealth of Virginia, across the country and around the world. Here, you will find inspiration in the surroundings – the manicured green lawns on campus, the steady roll of the New River, the wonders along the Blue Ridge Parkway, the stately university buildings and a quaint downtown. Radford’s more than 140 undergraduate and graduate programs offer every student the opportunity to discover new talents, develop leadership skills and experience personal growth.