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Q:1
What, if any, COVID restrictions will there be for the fall 2023 semester on your campus?
A:1 Virginia Tech strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters, but they no longer offer isolation/quarantine housing, and we will not move COVID-19-positive students from their rooms.
https://www.vt.edu/public-health/covid-19/covid-guidelines.html
Q:2
What resources does your campus have to help people who have mental health issues?
A:2 At Cook Counseling Center, a team of experienced mental health professionals specialize in supporting students dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, loneliness, and substance abuse.

The majority of services offered by Schiffert Health Center and Cook Counseling Center are included in the student health fee, which is covered by the tuition.

https://www.vt.edu/campus-life/health-wellness.html
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What resources does your campus have to help people deal with stress?

A:3 The cook counseling center has multiple resources, such as self-help resources, apps, and workshops.
https://ucc.vt.edu/self_help_support_stategies.html

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As noted in an Aug. 8 letter to the campus community, please follow these guidelines for the fall semester.

Guidelines for all in the community

The university strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters. Visit Vaccinate Virginia for vaccination sites in the commonwealth.

To view local COVID data and learn more about recommended actions based on the current level of community transmission, visit the CDC COVID Data Tracker website.

Masking is always welcome anywhere at Virginia Tech, and the last few years have clearly shown that masks dramatically reduce the spread of airborne infections, including COVID-19. Masks are required in Schiffert Health Center and the EHS Occupational Health Clinic.

Virginia Tech maintains a limited inventory and will continue to provide free KN95 respirators to students and employees. Pick up locations are available across the Blacksburg campus, and masks are also available from Rec Sports during group activities (e.g. yoga, group exercise programs).

Squires Student Center, at the information desk.

McComas Hall, at the university recreation check-in desk.

North End Center, in the main entrance lobby.

Newman Library, lobby of the Alumni Mall entrance.

Public Safety Building, Virginia Tech Police Department security center desk (continue straight through the double doors).

Student Services Building, in the Hokie Passport Services lobby.

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, in the café, Dock C, and VMIA entrance

Do not attend work or gatherings if you are sick. Test if you suspect COVID-19.

Employees are encouraged to visit the VDH website to find free COVID-19 testing sites throughout Virginia. Kits may also be obtained through participating community libraries. Virginia Tech Human Resources will maintain a small inventory of test kits to meet unforeseen circumstances; employees can contact the HR Service Center for more information.

The university will also provide at-home rapid tests to students through Schiffert Health Center.

If you are advised that you are a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, the next steps depend on your vaccination status. Visit the VDH's Isolation & Quarantine Calculator for information.

Guidelines for employees

You are no longer required to email reportacase@vt.edu, or contact EHS Case Managers if you have tested positive or believe you have been a close contact of someone who has tested positive. Virginia Tech will no longer offer case management services for employees or students, or publish the COVID-19 Dashboard; however, reportacase@vt.edu will remain available during fall semester for employee questions.

The Virginia Department of Health calls for any COVID-19-positive person to isolate for at least five days and notify close contacts. Visit the VDH Isolation & Quarantine Calculator for more information.

Do not attend work or events at Virginia Tech for at least five days or as long as you are sick. Follow the university's sick-time policies.

Virginia no longer offers Public Health Emergency Leave (PHEL). If you are out because of a COVID-19 diagnosis, please use sick or other appropriate leave.

If you feel able to work and your position allows you to work remotely, please coordinate with your supervisor, dean, or chair as appropriate.

Guidelines for students

Schiffert Health Center will serve as the best resource for care and information

We no longer offer isolation/quarantine housing, and we will not move COVID-19 positive students from their rooms. Therefore, it is critical that all residential students work with their families and their roommate(s) to develop a plan in advance should they or their roommate become infected with COVID-19.

If you or your roommate(s) become infected with COVID-19:

Those infected should immediately begin wearing a mask if symptomatic for COVID-19 and continue doing so in all campus facilities-including inside the residence halls (including rooms) for ten days and until symptoms improve.

Execute your COVID-19 isolation plan; students may choose to return home while they or their roommate is positive for COVID-19

Contact the Schiffert Health Center and the Dean of Students Office to implement your plan or to discern alternative solutions as needed

Guidelines for faculty responding to student illness

Virginia Tech students who test positive for COVID-19 need to isolate and not attend in-person classes for at least five days. Visit the VDH's Isolation & Quarantine website for additional information. Students should seek absence verification from the Dean of Students.

Please accommodate students who need to miss class for a short period of time, as with any other illness. If you have a group of students who are out, you might consider recording lectures and/or using other means to provide instructional content.

It is essential that faculty respect the medical privacy of students who have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been identified as a close contact. Please do not share with the class that a student is in quarantine or isolation, nor make testing or other recommendations based on that information.

Resources are available for facilitating student access to academic activities in virtual environments. Visit Continuity in Teaching and Learning to learn more.

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As noted in an Aug. 8 letter to the campus community, please follow these guidelines for the fall semester.

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Q:1
How big is the campus? Are buildings with similar fields grouped together?
A:1 Virginia Tech has a 2,600-acre main campus in Blacksburg.  They do have an Engineering Quad.
https://www.vt.edu/admissions/undergraduate/visit/campus-photo-tour.html
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How can you get around campus? Be specific.
A:2 walking, bikes, rideshare and buses.
https://nowwhat.vt.edu/getting_here/getting_around.html

Q:3
Where can you do the laundry?
A:3 All residence hall laundry rooms have been equipped with Laundry Web. Laundry Web can reserve a washer or dryer you want to use, tell you how many machines are in use, or text you when your laundry is done.
https://housing.vt.edu/experience/Halls/services_amenities/laundry_rooms.html

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Located in Blacksburg, Va., Virginia Tech encompasses eight undergraduate colleges and a graduate school. We are also home to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute. We offer more than 150 bachelor's degree programs and 150 master's and doctoral degree programs. With more than 33,000 full-time students, we have a 14:1 student to faculty ratio. Our main campus consists of more than 213 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. Virginia Tech is ranked 44th in university research in the United States.

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Located in Blacksburg, Va., Virginia Tech encompasses eight undergraduate colleges and a graduate school. We are also home to the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute.

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Q:1
Where are you going to live in the fall – in a Dorm-like situation or an Apartment/House? Do you already have roommate(s)? Explain.

A:1 This fall, I'll be living in dorms, I don't know exactly which dorm ill be in or who will be my roommate, but I hope everything works out

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Restaurants I would like to try:
https://mezeh.com/
https://locations.qdoba.com/us/va/blacksburg/117a-lavery-hall.html
Grocery store near campus:
https://www.kroger.com/stores/grocery/va/blacksburg/university-city/029/00210?cid=loc_02900210_gmb
A website with recipes I would like to try:
https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes

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Find the best recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. That means eggs, chicken, pasta, and everything else you can imagine.

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Q:1
Are fitness classes offered? Do you have to pay for them?
A:1 Virginia Tech offers over 100 weekly classes - everything from barre and spin to yoga and BODYPUMP™. Yes you need to pay depending on the class.
https://recsports.vt.edu/fitnessprograms/groupexercise.html

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What sports facilities are available on your campus?
A:2 There is a varity of facilities from track fields, wrestleing and softball and more.

https://hokiesports.com/sports/2018/4/20/facilities.aspx

Q:3
Are there clubs that do exercise together like running or skiing clubs?
A:3

Sport club teams represent Virginia Tech and play against other colleges and universities, but are not part of the university's NCAA athletics program. Sport clubs are supported by Recreational Sports, but each team is run by a set of officers.

https://recsports.vt.edu/sports/sportclubs.html

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Group Exercise is a great way to stay motivated in your fitness routine. These workouts are prepared and led by our certified instructors and are guaranteed to bring you a fun and exciting fitness experience. We offer over 100 classes a week - everything from bootcamp and spin to yoga and BODYPUMP™.

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Q:1
What campus clubs might you be interested in joining?
A:1 There are over a thousand clubs at Virginia Tech, but a club im intreasted in is the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
https://gobblerconnect.vt.edu/organization/ieee

Q:2
What are some campus sponsored activities like athletic games, concerts, theater, film festivals, open houses, cultural activities etc. that you might be interested in?
A:2 Im intreasted in concerts and film festivals.

Q:3
What student discounts can you get to these events?
A:3 I found a website that provides student disconts
https://shop.id.me/student

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Discover unique opportunities at GobblerConnect! Find and attend events, browse and join organizations, and showcase your involvement.

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Q:1
What degrees does your department/college offer?

A:1
The ECE department at Virginia Tech refers to the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly known as Virginia Tech. It is one of the largest and most prestigious ECE departments in the United States.

The ECE department at Virginia Tech offers undergraduate and graduate programs in electrical engineering and computer engineering. Students have the opportunity to specialize in various areas, including power and energy systems, telecommunications, microelectronics, signal processing, robotics, computer architecture, and more.

The department is known for its cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art laboratories, and world-class faculty. Students have access to resources and facilities that foster hands-on learning experiences and collaboration with industry partners.

Virginia Tech's ECE department provides students with a strong foundation in theory and practical skills, preparing them for careers in industries such as telecommunications, electronics, computer hardware, software development, renewable energy, and beyond.

https://ece.vt.edu/

Q:2
Which one are you most interested in?
A:2 Utilize Lab Facilities: Virginia Tech's ECE department has well-equipped laboratories where you can gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies. Make use of these facilities for your coursework, research projects, or personal exploration. It's an excellent opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to practical applications.
https://eng.vt.edu/research/laboratory.html

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The Official Website for the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech.