MSA ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES
The MSA at ODU continuously strives to provide
services and serve the interest of the students on campus. To achieve this MSA has devised several service areas from which one can benefit. MSA has committees (please check link on MSA Executive Board) that administer the function of these services. Some of the services are as follows:
1. New student assistance
2. Educational (Tarbiyah) Program
3. Sports and Recreation
4. Outreach Program
5. Student Rights and Counseling
NEW STUDENT ARRIVAL ASSISTANCE: Every beginning of the semester MSA assists new students with airport pickups and temporary accommodation. MSA continuously strives to make transition of the students smooth and enjoyable to this new community. Please check our
New Students link for more information.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: The MSA regularly hold weekly meetings (
Halaqa) on Friday evenings at the
Islamic Center. In addition, the MSA invites guest speakers from various areas of expertise to speak at the Islamic center as well as in ODU campus .
SPORTS AND RECREATION: MSA organizes various sports and recreation activities e.g. family picnics, sports nights and soccer tournaments to enhance social aspect of the student community life.
OUTREACH: It is very important to be a constructively contribute to the community we live in. Especially on campus which embodies diverse faith, cultures and demographics. MSA continuously tries to organize events on campus to increase the understanding and co-operation among various spheres of ODU and campus life.
STUDENTS RIGHTS AND COUNSELING: The MSA understands that students on campus, especially those away from home might face challenges adjusting with both work and social culture here in US. MSA strives to act as catalyst and provide, whenever necessary counseling to the students in need. In additions, MSA also counsels students towards safeguarding their civil rights in the US.