Experience the ultimate convenience of mobile device charging with chargeFUZE, ODU's official portable power solution.
Rent a free power bank from any of our convenient campus kiosks.
With chargeFUZE you can access the following features:
Built-in cables for Lightning (iPhone), USB-C and Micro USB mean you never have to carry your own cords.
Rent a unit from one kiosk and return it to any other chargeFUZE kiosk on campus.
Charge your devices faster than with a standard wall outlet while you head to your next class or meeting.
Available to all students, faculty and staff ensures that no Monarch is tethered to a wall.
How to use chargeFUZE
Step 1 – Scan
Scan the QR code on the kiosk with your phone camera.
Step 2 - Verify
Enter your phone number and a payment method. (No charge if returned within 7 days.)
Step 3 - Go
Grab your power bank and stay mobile!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
While most kiosks charge by the hour, rentals are free for the ODU community for the first 7 days.
The service is available to all current ODU faculty, staff and students.
The app requires a payment method as a "safety net." You will not be charged unless the battery is kept past the 7 day free window.
If a battery is not returned within 7 days, a $50 fee is charged to cover the university's cost to replace the unit.
No. Every unit has built-in cables for Lightning (iPhone), USB-C and Micro USB.
You can charge most mobile devices, including iPhones, Androids, AirPods, tablets, smartwatches and even small USB-C compatible laptops.
Yes! You can rent a unit at any ODU kiosk (such as Webb Center or the SRC) and return it to any other ODU location, including the Virginia Beach Center (VBCTR).
Yes. Each charger provides high-speed power that can charge mobile devices rapidly. For laptops, it provides steady "maintenance power" to keep your battery from dropping while you work, saving you from a mid-class shutdown.
It is a high-demad resource! During our recent launch phase, Monarchs completed 963 rentals to stay powered up while studying.
Staying powered means staying connected to the Monarch community. Access to these portable banks ensures that a low battery never stands in the way of your academic success.
"It saved me from a total "tech emergency" when my tablet died right before a group meeting." ODU Faculty Member
"It allowed me to stay on campus and keep studying instead of having to head home just to charge my phone." ODU Student
Kiosk Locations
Batten Arts & Letters (BAL), lobby on Hampton Blvd. side.
Perry Library, first floor computer lab.
Student Recreation Center (SRC), entryway.
Webb 91¶ÌÊÓƵ Center, next to Qdoba
First floor next to the elevators.
For any issues with the kiosks or the app, please contact the IT Help Desk for assistance.