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Office of Undergraduate Academic Integrity

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Office of Undergraduate Academic Integrity

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Office of Undergraduate Academic Integrity

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The university believes that promoting academic integrity extends beyond adjudicating cases of academic dishonesty. It requires a comprehensive, institution-wide effort that includes preventive programming and remediation to deter future violations.

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Our graduate programs, and the degrees each offers, are listed alphabetically below. We also include a link to the graduate school’s scholarly ethics and integrity requirement.

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Absence Verification

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quantum physics Finds all documents that contain both words, ‘quantum’ as well as ‘physics’.

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Explore VT major and minor coursework with a What if DARS Report

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Review the academic catalog to find course descriptions and course prerequisites.

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CS 1014 - Introduction to Computational Thinking (3 credits)

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Explore our Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Ph.D. degree options offered in Blacksburg and the Washington, D.C. metro area.

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Computer Science (CS) Minor | Virginia Tech Academic Catalog

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​Students with prior knowledge or experience covering CS 1114 or CS 2114 should contact csundergrad@cs.vt.edu for information on obtaining credit by exam.

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Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Minor | Virginia Tech Academic Catalog

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We understand that maintaining your status in the US can be a source of anxiety for our international community. Our office works as a team to provide over 5,000 international students, dependents, and alumni (OPT/STEM OPT) effective services for their everyday immigration needs. The advantage of a team-approach is that it allows us to better balance convenience and expertise when making advisor assignments. Please review the information below to select a communication strategy that best fits your situation and needs.

Processing Time Inquiries

If you have a question or concern about processing times, please review the E-Form Processing Times page here and follow the provided instructions for outreach.

Online Resources

The Cranwell International Center team alongside Student Affairs Marketing & Communication are working to rebuild the website to offer more information and accessibility around common areas of concern:

Being a new student

Finding employment

Shifting your academic situation

Traveling

Caring for dependents

And identifying the critical information for life in the US.

Stay tuned to emails from international@vt.edu for updates on our progress!
Walk-Ins

Have a quick question for an Immigration Advisor? Walk-Ins are the easiest place to get a timely response. Advisors will take a few minutes with each student to provide one-on-one attention for their general concerns. These questions might be around CPT eligibility, start of semester defense exceptions, travel, and re-entry, OPT application processes, etc. If it is more complex, advisors will make sure to set up an appointment for additional follow-up.

Walk-Ins are available when classes are in session. Advisors utilize breaks to prioritize processing and training.

Current Schedule

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We understand that maintaining your status in the US can be a source of anxiety for our international community. Our office works as a team to provide over 5,000 international students, dependents, and alumni (OPT/STEM OPT) effective services for their everyday immigration needs.

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Click the image above to review flyers designed to help students choose electives that align with their career interests

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Career and Professional Development | Virginia Tech

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Virginia Tech hosts multiple career fairs each semester. Career fairs are a great way to boost your job or internship search—whether you join in person or online. In-person fairs let you meet …

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SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR ADVISOR

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How Do I...Find the Historical Timetable?

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The Historical Timetable database allows you to see if a class was taught in a given semester. For example, if you were wondering if CHEM 1035 would be taught next Spring you could look at past Spring semesters here and see that it has never been taught in the Spring, a sign to you that you should plan to take this class in the fall or summer.

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Virginia Tech Graduate School Application Management

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Virginia Tech Graduate School Admissions

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Apply For Degree (Update Graduation Date)

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Apply For Degree (Update Graduation Date)

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Follow the steps below to apply for your degree which updates your graduation date in DARS. Applying for your degree enables you to run an accurate DARS audit.

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For information about the Master of Science Program, contact Graduate Program Coordinator, Andrea Sirles at asirles@vt.edu or (540) 231-8945.

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VT Position statement on campus recruiting

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Position statement on campus recruiting: Expectations of students

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No endorsement of employing organizations is expressed or implied

Career and Professional Development at Virginia Tech provides and supports opportunities for students to explore and pursue a wide variety of career options. Among the opportunities afforded students are job postings, recruitment visits, and career fairs, all of which bring hundreds of prospective employers - including for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations, and government agencies - to campus each year. Most of the career fairs on campus are sponsored and hosted by academic colleges and departments, or by student organizations, at Virginia Tech. Career and Professional Development advertises these events and helps to prepare students to learn the job search skills to be successful at these events. Career and Professional Development also hosts prospective employers in our facilities throughout the academic year so that these employers can conduct interviews with students through the On Campus Interviewing program, and Career and Professional Development enables employers to post jobs for students through Handshake.

Providing space for prospective employers on our public campus, and enabling employers to post jobs, does not imply an endorsement of the missions or activities of any visiting or posting organization. As an academic institution, we strongly encourage students to research information and options in order to make informed employment choices.

Jobs in the marijuana/cannabis industry: Virginia Tech will not approve job opportunities, (job postings or on-campus interviewing), for employers involved in the manufacturing, distribution, or possession of marijuana or the marijuana industry.

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Cook Counseling Center has expanded its services and options to allow for a flexible, multi-faceted approach to meet emerging and varying needs. Students can begin by scheduling a Cook Connect Session. At this 20-30 minute meeting, the clinician will review student concerns, discuss available resources, and collaboratively develop a plan that will provide the support they need. The clinician will also discuss how students can follow up if needed in the future.

To schedule a Cook Connect Session, call our office at 540-231-6557.

We have Cook Connect (triage) clinicians who typically have appointments available within 2-3 business days.

We have embedded counselors in the following locations: College of Science, College of Engineering, Graduate School, Veterinary Medicine, Residential Well-being, Roanoke campus, and Northern Virginia campus. If you would like to specifically be scheduled with an embedded counselor within your designated college or location, please request this when you call.

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Cook Counseling Center has expanded its services and options to allow for a flexible, multi-faceted approach to meet emerging and varying needs. Students can begin by scheduling a Cook Connect Session. At this 20-30 minute meeting, the clinician will review student concerns, discuss available resources, and collaboratively develop a plan that will provide the support they need.

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Embedded Counselor in College of Engineering

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Virtual Health and Well-being

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TimelyCare values the privacy of its patients and the confidentiality of the personal health information entrusted to us. In order to protect this privacy, policies and procedures are put into place that limit disclosure of personal information to only those that the patient has given permission, and/or those required by law or public safety.

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Introducing Peer Education Programs

The Student Success Center is delighted to introduce its newest program initiative: Peer Education Programs! This new area provides support for new and seasoned peer educators, peer education programs and their coordinators, and the larger field of peer education through research and best practices.

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The Student Success Center provides tools and resources within a welcoming environment where undergraduate students can cultivate academic, personal, and professional skills to achieve their goals.

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Attend hands-on workshops that build core academic skills—such as studying effectively, preparing for exams, and managing your time—to support lasting success in college.

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SSD staff are happy to connect with disabled students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) to discuss educational barriers and potential accommodations. Students who are connecting with us for the first time should complete the following steps:

Students can use their Virginia Tech login to access and complete the online request form for Academic Accommodations and/or Housing Accommodations. Students interested in both must complete both applications.

Provide documentation

Documentation may consist of a personal statement, health provider documentation, or both. These can be uploaded the AIM student portal. Please do not delay scheduling an appointment out of a concern related to paperwork. Our staff will work with you to determine if any specific health provider documentation is needed. We recommend reviewing our documentation guidelines and using our provider verification form to expedite the process.

Explore accommodations

After submitting your application, students connecting with us for the first time will be contacted via email about how to set up a welcome meeting. During this meeting, an access team advisor will discuss the barriers you are experiencing, potential reasonable accommodations to address those barriers, and next steps. Our goal is to keep the meeting relaxed and comfortable. Students are also encouraged to explore accommodations through our virtual SSD Student Orientation.

Request your Course Accessibility Letter

Students will receive a copy of their Course Accessibility Letter after they complete the welcome meeting. For each semester after, students will need to access the AIM student portal to select the accommodations they want to use. Our staff will then send out Faculty Notification Letters via email. Professors will only be notified of accommodations requested for that particular course.

We know that questions, challenges, and concerns may arise. Your SSD access team advisor can answer follow-up questions. Please do not wait too long to address a concern; we would rather know earlier than later. Log into the SSD AIM Portal to review your assigned advisor's name and contact information. You can also email ssd@vt.edu or call 540-231-3788.

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SSD staff are happy to connect with disabled students (undergraduate, graduate, and professional) to discuss educational barriers and potential accommodations. Students who are connecting with us for the first time should complete the following steps:

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The Virginia Tech Writing Center is a free service for all Virginia Tech undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff. We also are happy to assist Language and Culture Institute students and area high school students. We’re located in Newman Library’s second floor Learning Commons, just past the elevators.

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Partner with an academic coach to build study skills, manage time, set goals, and stay motivated throughout the semester.

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Introducing Knack, a new program for peer tutoring

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Review degree requirements with a DARS Report

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Career and Professional Development | Virginia Tech

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Welcome to the Undergraduate Student Community!

From first year to graduation, Career and Professional Development is here to help you explore your options, gain experience, develop your skills, and launch into your future with confidence. Here's how we can support you every step of the way:

No matter where you are in the process, we're here to help. Stop by our office, schedule an appointment, or check out our online resources to get started!

Are you graduating in May or Summer 2025? Complete the First Destination Survey now! It takes less than five minutes and is part of your Graduation Timeline!

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Undergraduate Students - Career and Professional Development | Virginia Tech

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From first year to graduation, Career and Professional Development is here to help you explore your options, gain experience, develop your skills, and launch into your future with confidence. Here's how we can support you every step of the way: No matter where you are in the process, we're here to help.

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Accelerate your career journey and craft a powerful resume with the VMock Career Acceleration Platform, powered by Artificial Intelligence and available 24/7.

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Career and Professional Development | Virginia Tech

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Career and Professional Development provides VMock for Virginia Tech students as a supplemental tool to assist with their professional presentation. Accelerate your career journey and craft a power…

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Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP)

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Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP)

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The Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP) is a work-based experiential learning program for undergraduate students to gain practical, career-related experience.

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Cooperative Education and Internship Program (CEIP)

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A work-based experiential learning program for undergraduate students to gain practical, career-related experience while developing professional competencies for career readiness. Full-time and part-time work options available and noted on the official transcript.

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Explore our faculty by their research focus.

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Review faculty webpages. Contact faculty members in areas of interest to explore research opportunities.

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COE Undergraduate Research and Independent Study

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COE Undergraduate Research and Independent Study

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CS students click on the image above to explore the COE 2-phase application process for all field study, independent study, and undergraduate research experiences.

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Undergraduate Research and Independent Study

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As an undergraduate student, you have the opportunity to participate in independent studies or undergraduate research.

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Hume Center for National Security and Technology

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quantum physics Finds all documents that contain both words, ‘quantum’ as well as ‘physics’.

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Hokie License Plates Part of every Virginia Tech plate purchase funds scholarships

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The deadline to drop individual courses without a grade penalty is shown below. Please visit the Office of the University Bursar for the applicable refund based on the date your enrollment changed. The deadline to add or drop courses being audited is the deadline to add courses.

* Last day for students to resign if enrolled in the respective single part of term, without grade penalty. If enrolled in multiple parts of term, the deadline is the date listed for S1.

The university processes all course requests received according to availability of seats in course requests.

Schedule adjustments are allowed during the "Add/Drop" timeframe.

Departments may allow entry in course sections that are at capacity ("FULL").

See the department offering the course to determine the process to request a "Force-Add" (registration over capacity).

Departments may not Force-Add over published room capacities.

Access: Authorized access to HokieSpa is based on the student's PID (password assistance: 4-HELP, 540-231-4357)

Note: There is no priority given to processing a student's request if entered the first day of course request nor is there a penalty for entering a request the final day of course request.

However, waiting until the last day of the course request period ensures difficulty in accessing the system due to the higher volume of activity.

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Find all the details on commencement. Whether you are a graduate, family member, or member of the university community, get all the commencement information.

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University Commencement will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025. The Graduate School (Ph.D.) ceremony will be Wednesday, May 14. Individual college ceremonies will be held Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 17 and will be published soon.

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Graduates must wear a cap and gown to participate in any ceremony. Regalia can be purchased online.

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Your Herff Jones Sales Professional, John Shewmaker and Associates, will be on campus:

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This link includes access to the Graduation Invitation Letter for International Guests

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Virginia Tech has authorized the National Student Clearinghouse to act as our agent to provide enrollment verifications. If you need to verify your Virginia Tech current or previous enrollment or anticipated date of graduation, an “Enrollment Verification Certificate” may be obtained by:

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Requests for disability accommodations for student participants must be made to the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at least 10 business days in advance of the ceremony date. Requests for accommodations for guests attending the individual college commencement ceremonies must be made to the Office of Equity and Accessibility at least 10 business days in advance of the ceremony date.

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Area Lodging Accommodations

For fall commencement, on-campus housing for guests is not available.

Guests can also find a directory of lodging options in the area online. For more information please contact the Montgomery County Regional Tourism office at info@GotoMontVA.com.

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Find information on local lodging options for commencement.

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How Do I...Take Courses at Another Institution?

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How Do I...Take Courses at Another Institution?

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How Do I...Take Courses at Another Institution?

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Courses taken at a community college or other institution can assist students towards graduation. Students should examine the course equivalencies as they make their decision to take summer or winter courses elsewhere. Courses can only transfer to Virginia Tech with a grade of C or higher. Credits transfer, GPA does not transfer.

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Type the school or high school equivalency program that is sending your credential below,
or to create an account. You will then be able to specify where it needs to be sent.

What is the status of my order?

Check the status of your order here.

How can I delete my account?

To delete your account, please contact support. You will be asked to verify some details so that we can comply with privacy regulations.

Does my school use Parchment to send documents?

Can't find your school?

If you have already graduated, you may be able to order from NeedMyTranscript by Parchment. If you are currently a student at your school, you may contact Member Support to confirm your school does not use Parchment to send documents.

What if I accidentally sent my credential to the wrong destination?

Mistakes happen. However, due to privacy regulations we are unable to edit the recipient information for an existing order.

If the original sender, destination, or delivery method needs to be changed, a new order is required. Please carefully review before placing your order.

A transcript request may be canceled if it has not been fulfilled within 30 days and/ or if the sending institution is unable to fulfill the request as it was placed.

Contact support for assistance with canceling an order that has not been fulfilled.

Why am I unable to download my document?

Has your download link expired? Download links are available for 30 days, if your download link has expired a new order will be required.

If you are receiving an error message, 404/bad link please contact support.

I never received my printed order. How can you help?

Please allow 7-10 days for USPS delivery of all credentials.

Note that for diplomas there is additional processing time. If you have allowed sufficient time for delivery of your credential and it still has not arrived, please contact support.

Still have questions? We're here to help.

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Order your credentials online or by mail and check your order status online with Parchment. Please review our FAQs for delivery standards and mail times.

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Stateside and Abroad

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VT Undergraduate Transfer Equivalency Database

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New Transfer Students: Applicants with 12 or more college or university credit hours post high school graduation are defined as transfer students. SEND your official transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (https://vt.edu/admissions/transfer). The University Registrar evaluates official transcripts for students who have accepted offers of admission. FINAL official transcripts are required prior to posting credits to the academic record.

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Request for Certification
Credit Decline and Reinstatement

Credit By Exam

Request for Incomplete Grade

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Follow all steps outlined on this form. Once signatures from Global Education and advisor are obtained, please forward this form and all syllabi to rdw@vt.edu for review. Note step 5 states: Please allow 3 months for final approval.

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Google Forms - create and analyze surveys, for free.

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Students with a math minor can email questions to mathadvising@vt.edu or schedule a Mathematics Minor Advising appointment through Navigate.

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The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) at Virginia Tech is now accepting applications through Friday, October 18, 2024. DCTC offers a unique opportunity for students committed to pursuing careers in national defense and public service. As a DCTC scholar, you’ll join a multidisciplinary cohort, participate in a project-based summer internship with the Department of Defense, and gain a valuable security clearance. This program equips you with critical skills and sets you on a clear path to employment within the Defense acquisition mission.

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For more information regarding the Cyber minor managed by the ECE department please contact eceadvise@vt.edu.

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Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering offers an undergraduate minor in cybersecurity. Cybersecurity under this minor covers the fields of Information Security, Network Security, and Computer System Security. As fraudulent groups and people seek to steal this pertinent information, the importance of cybersecurity and its inner workings rises.

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The chemistry undergraduate program at Virginia Tech offers students a comprehensive and thorough foundational training in chemical principles and lab techniques as well as introductions to more advanced concepts. An undergraduate degree in chemistry prepares students for a variety of career fields in industry, academia, government, and other fields.

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MATH Force Adds will open on January 2, 2025

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Hokie License Plates Part of every Virginia Tech plate purchase funds scholarships

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Virginia Tech announced as the First Certified Digitally Well University

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2024-25 Pathways Course Guide

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The Hume Center works with several
companies to cultivate a pipeline of
future national security and
cybersecurity professionals. Students
receive mentorship though lectures
and projects to prepare them for
possible internships and
employment with companies like
Raytheon, CACI, and MITRE.

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Withdraw: Dropping ALL courses for a semester, on or before the first day of classes.

Resign: Dropping ALL courses for a semester after the first day of classes.

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Welcome to Scholarship Central!

Current Students - The General Application is currently open for the 2021-22 academic year for current students only. Please complete the General Application first, then check for any additional scholarship applications you would like to complete.

Prospective Students - Students applying for admission to Virginia Tech who wish to apply for scholarships first need to complete the admissions application. After submitting your admissions application, you should receive an email from the Office of Admissions with instructions on creating your admissions portal login credentials. After creating your admissions portal login, you may login to Scholarship Central approximately 1-2 business days later using the same username and password credentials.

All Students - Prospective and returning students, please remember to complete the FAFSA by visiting: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The General Application deadline is January 22, 2021. You must complete both the General Application and the FAFSA by this date for maximum scholarship consideration.

The following colleges have applications currently open in the system:

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS): application will close on 01/22/2021.
College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE): application will close on 01/22/2021.
Accounting & Information Systems (ACIS): application will close on 03/31/2021.
College of Science Scholarship Application (COS). application will close 1/22/2021.

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Our Opportunities - Virginia Tech Scholarship Central

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Welcome to Scholarship Central! Current Students - The General Application is currently open for the 2021-22 academic year for current students only. Please complete the General Application first, then check for any additional scholarship applications you would like to complete.

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Quantum Information Science & Engineering Minor

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Quantum Information Science & Engineering Minor

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Quantum Information Science & Engineering Minor

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The Quantum Information Science & Engineering minor teaches students about a growing field of science and technology, combining and drawing on the disciplines of physical science, mathematics, computer science, and engineering.

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Easily create surveys and polls to collect customer feedback, measure employee satisfaction, and organize team events.

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Defense Civilian Training Corps

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The Defense Civilian Training Corps is a NEW program for students to build CIVILIAN careers in the United States Department of Defense. Students in the program receive scholarships and stipends, build skills, and earn early job placement.

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Food Assistance to Students

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File your FAFSA each year to be reviewed for federal and Virginia state financial aid programs and for institutional scholarship and grant programs. For maximum scholarship and financial aid consideration file your FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application by January 22.

Federal Student Aid, the office of the US Department of Education that manages the FAFSA, notified colleges and universities in early 2023 that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not be available by it's regular open date of October 1. The 2024-2025 FAFSA will now be available on December 31.

Review this option if you are a Virginia student otherwise ineligible to file the FAFSA. Virginia Tech's priority filing deadline for state aid programs is March 1.

Visit our Transfer Students Guide to find out more about transferring to Virginia Tech. You can also visit our Academic Scholarships.

The U.S. Department of Education randomly selects a percentage of FAFSAs each year to complete the verification process. This process services as a double-check of your FAFSA information. If selected, we'll contact you via your VT email address and Financial Aid Portal with further details on how to complete this. Don't worry, we're here to help you every step of the way! For more information, click the Verification heading above.

Important Financial Aid/Scholarship Dates

Late August - VT Scholarship Central opens for prospective and current students

October 1 - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens. (Please note, Federal Student Aid notified colleges and universities that the 2024-2025 FAFSA will not open on October 1, 2023. We will update this date as soon as we know when the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available.)

January 22 - deadline to complete the FAFSA and General Scholarship Application for maxmimum scholarship and financial aid consideration

Late February - Early Action admissions notifications sent including financial aid/scholarship notifications

March 1 - priority deadline for Virginia State Financial Aid Programs and institutional aid

Early March - Regular Decision admissions notifications sent including financial aid/ scholarship notifications

Early June - continuing student financial aid/scholarship notifications sent

Mid - July - fall semester bills available

August 10 - fall semester bills due

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Explore VT major and minor coursework with a What if DARS Report

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An F-1 student is a nonimmigrant who is pursuing a "full course of study" to achieve a specific educational or professional objective, at an academic institution in the United States that has been designated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to offer courses of study to such students, and has been enrolled in SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor Information System) (the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System). Once the F-1 student has completed their academic and professional objectives, the student is expected by the US government to return to their home country.

This section is not a comprehensive list and should not take the place of one-on-one consultation. If you are unsure or need further clarification, please contact the Cranwell International Center. Below is a summary of F-1 regulations and commonly used immigration terminology. Familiarize yourself with these basic principles and terms to avoid violating your immigration status.

How to maintain F-1 status

You must attend the school and degree program indicated on your Form I-20.

You must report to Cranwell International Center upon your arrival to Blacksburg, VA via the IntlHokies check-in e-form. Students will need to submit the Immigration Check-In e-form through the InltHokies Portal after they arrive in the US/to campus.

You must be enrolled full-time. Full-time enrollment is considered the following:

12 credit hours for undergraduate students - must enroll in at least 9 in-person/hybrid credits.

9 credit hours for graduate students without an assistantship - must enroll in at least 6 in-person/hybrid credits.

12 credit hours for graduate students with an assistantship - must enroll in at least 6 in-person/hybrid credits.

*Once minimum in-person/hybrid required credit hours are met, students may enroll in as many online/virtual credit hours as desired or needed.

**Research hours are considered in-person for immigration purposes. Enrollment in full-time co-op course (Graduate Students) or CEIP course (Undergraduate Students) is considered in-person and full-time enrollment. For more information on CEIP or the Co-op and the relation to CPT, please see the employment section.

***Exceptions to full-time enrollment requirement must be approved by an International Student Advisor at the Cranwell International Center. Do not drop below full-time before receiving prior authorization. See dropping courses section for more information.

You must make satisfactory academic progress. Undergraduate students must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA, while Graduate students must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA.

You must obtain a new Form I-20 if there are any changes to your program of study. Changes include things like a change in or addition of a new major, or a change in your program end date.

You must seek proper authorization for any off-campus employment. Students are not allowed to work off-campus in the US without authorization. They must consult with an International Student Advisor at the Cranwell International Center regarding off-campus employment options.

You must work within the restrictions for on-campus employment. F-1 students are allowed to work on-campus, up to 20 hours per week, when school is in session. Students may work on-campus, more than 20 hours per week, during official school breaks (e.g., summer, winter, etc.).

All students must file tax forms every year, even if they have not earned any income.

Students who plan to transfer into or out of Virginia Tech must speak with a DSO (Designated School Official) at the Cranwell International Center. If you are transferring to Virginia Tech from another school within the US, you must have your SEVIS record transferred to Virginia Tech. Additionally, students who plan to transfer out of Virginia Tech will need to meet with an International Student Advisor at the Cranwell International Center to request the transfer of their SEVIS record to the new university.

You must keep your Form I-20 valid at all times. Always keep track of the expiration date of your Form I-20. If you need to extend your Form I-20 beyond the expiration date, you must work with an International Student Advisor at the Cranwell International Center to submit a request for an extension before your Form I-20 expires. If the ending date on the Form I-20 expires before you notify an International Student Advisor, you are out of status and must submit a petition to DHS for reinstatement of your legal status.

Your passport must be kept valid for the duration of your stay and for travel purposes. Maintaining a valid passport is the responsibility of the student. The passport can be renewed by the home country consulate or embassy in the US. Letters certifying enrollment at Virginia Tech that assist students in obtaining passport revalidation are available from HokieSPA or the Registrar's Office.

You must maintain your visa. If the visa stamp in your passport expires while you are in the US, this has no impact on period of authorized stay in the US. However, you will need to renew your visa only if you leave the US and seek to reenter. Note that a visa may only be obtained at a US Embassy or Consulate outside of the US; nonimmigrant visas cannot be renewed from within the US.

Traveling outside the U.S.? You must obtain a travel signature to return. Review our Travel Information page for more information. Travel signatures are valid for one year from the date they were last signed for current students and valid for 6 months for students on OPT/STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training).

You must keep your address changes and/or name changes up-to-date. You are required, by law, to report any address changes to Virginia Tech 10 days of moving so that your SEVIS record can be updated. You must update your information on HokieSpa. Your HokieSpa address is automatically used to update your SEVIS record.

You should be aware of your 60-day grace period. After the completion of your program of study at Virginia Tech or after the completion of Optional Practical Training, international students in F-1 status have 60 days in which to depart the US, transfer to another school, or apply for a change of status.

Things that DO NOT affect your F-1 Status

Use of support services on campus will not impact your status.

For example, you can consult with the Graduate Ombudsperson, visit Cook Counseling or the Schiffert Health Center, seek assistance from the Dean of Students office, or take advantage of the programs and services of the Women's Center.

Parking tickets, Student Conduct sanctions, or Graduate Honor System decisions also do not influence your status, unless a penalty includes suspension or dismissal from the university. If you have any questions or concerns about how participation in a state or federally sponsored program may impact your status, please consult with one of our immigration advisors before you participate in the program.

Dropping Courses as an International Student

While attending Virginia Tech, students must maintain their full-time enrollment requirement. If a situation arises where you would like to drop a class, DO NOT do so without considering the impact on your F-1 immigration status.

If dropping a class will not take you below the full-time and in-person requirements, you may drop the class. If you are unsure, you must come speak with an advisor at Cranwell BEFORE dropping a course.

Withdrawing from a course and taking a W as a grade does not negatively affect your immigration status. Students may do this without violating their full-time or in-person requirements.

If you believe dropping a course would affect your full-time enrollment, you must come speak with or set up an appointment with an advisor at Cranwell BEFORE making a change. It is the STUDENT'S RESPONSIBILITY to maintain their F-1 status, and failure to do so could affect your immigration status and future benefits.

F-1 and J-1 international students who wish to enroll in a course load that is less than full-time must request authorization for a Reduced Course Load (RCL) from Cranwell International Center before doing so. Please note that applying for an RCL does not guarantee approval - your request must be thoroughly reviewed within the context of related federal regulations and university policies before this can be determined. If you or your department have questions about RCLs, please contact one of our International Student Advisors directly.

Eligibility

Students who are having academic difficulties, are in their final semester, or are experiencing a medical condition or temporary illness are eligible to apply for authorization to enroll below full-time.

Academic Difficulties

Students who are experiencing academic difficulties due to one of the following reasons are eligible to apply for an RCL:

Will require approval from Professor:

Initial Difficulty with English Language

Initial Difficulty with Reading Requirements

Unfamiliarity with American Teaching Methods

Will require approval from Academic Advisor:

Improper Course Level Placement

Additional Information:

Students must resume a full-time course load in the next available semester to maintain student status.

Students previously authorized to drop below full-time due to academic difficulties are not eligible for a second authorization due to academic difficulties while still pursuing a program at the same education level. This restriction does not apply to additional RCL authorizations due to medical reasons or being in your final semester.

If authorization is granted for the requested RCL and the current program end date listed on your Form I-20 or DS-2019 is later than your new anticipated completion date, then you will be provided with an updated Form I-20 or DS-2019 that lists your new program completion date (which will be the official end date of the current semester).

Medical Condition or Temporary Illness

Students who are experiencing a medical condition or temporary illness are eligible to apply for an RCL. Per federal regulation, students are required to provide a recommendation letter from Schiffert Health Center, Cook Counseling Center, or another licensed medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, or licensed clinical psychologist that supports the student's request to reduce their course load to below full-time. The letter should:

Be on official letterhead

List the student's full name and date of birth

Recommend either reduced enrollment or no enrollment

Verify that a medical condition or temporary illness is or was present that impacted or is currently impacting the student's academic progress; Specific details of the medical condition or illness should not be stated in this documentation - only that a medical condition or illness exists.

Additional Information:

Students may request an RCL for medical reasons more than once, but may not exceed an aggregate of 12 months total per academic program level.

RCL requests for medical reasons that exceed one semester must be requested and reauthorized for each new semester, including submitting new documentation.

Students may not participate in on-campus or off-campus employment while authorized for a medical RCL.

Students must resume a full-time course load in the next available semester in order to maintain student status unless they are reauthorized for a medical RCL.

If a student will remain in the US while on an authorized medical RCL, they must continue to maintain their medical insurance coverage. For any questions regarding medical insurance requirements, please contact the Student Medical Insurance office.

Final Semester

Students in their final semester and do not require full-time enrollment to complete their course of study are eligible to apply for an RCL. Students must enter the information for their academic advisor or department representative who can affirm that this is their final semester and less than full-time enrollment is possible to graduate. If approved, students must still maintain a minimum enrollment requirement, as follows:

Undergraduate students:

Must enroll in at least 1 credit hour (on-campus or hybrid).

Graduate students:

Non-thesis students must enroll in at least 1 credit hour (on-campus or hybrid).

Students NOT defending within first 5 weeks of semester must enroll in at least 3 credit hours (on-campus or hybrid).

Students defending within first 5 weeks of semester are required to submit the Start of Semester Defense Exception (SSDE) form to the Graduate School after obtaining the appropriate departmental signatures so they can be enrolled in the required 1 credit placeholder.

Once approved, a student's program end date will be updated if it does not already match their newly anticipated program completion date. The end date will always be updated to the official final day in the semester of the Final Semester Reduced Course Load.

Graduate students defending within the first 5 weeks of the fall/spring semester will have their program end date updated to the end of the 7-week SSDE period in the fall/spring or the official end date of summer semester in August, if defending during the summer.

Additional Information:

If you are enrolled for 3 or more credit hours, you must maintain full health insurance coverage for the semester. They must continue to maintain their medical insurance coverage. Full health insurance is not required if you are enrolled for Start of Semester Defense Exception. For any questions regarding medical insurance requirements, please contact the Student Medical Insurance office.

If you are authorized for an RCL in your final term but do not complete your program, you will need to speak with an International Student Advisor about your options as soon as possible.

How to Apply

You will need to submit the Reduced Course Load e-form that applies to your situation through the IntlHokies Portal, as follows:

Reduced Course Load Request (Academic) - for those having academic difficulties or in their final semester.

Reduced Course Load Request (Medical) - for those experiencing a medical condition or temporary illness.

*Please be sure to have your recommendation letter ready before submitting your request. If you are a graduate student who will be requesting no enrollment, you are required to also submit a Request for Leave of Absence with your request. Please be sure to review the Graduate School's Leave of Absence policy completely and thoroughly if requesting no enrollment.
Academic Relief

Virginia Tech recognizes that significant medical, psychiatric, or psychological problems can interfere with a student's ability to meet academic responsibilities. In some instances, students will wish to receive academic relief. At Virginia Tech, academic relief comes in the form of the Medical Review Advisory Committee and the student's Dean devising a way of easing the student's burden, whether by dropping a course, allowing the student to take an incomplete on courses, delaying exams, or, in some cases, withdrawing the student from the university for medical reasons.

Undergraduate and graduate students requesting a medical RCL may consider applying for academic relief either through Schiffert Health Center or Cook Counseling Center. If a student wishes to consider this option, we highly recommend that students review the website of the office they are already working with or that applies to their situation, and reaching out to them directly, along with their Academic Advisor.
*This process is different than the reduced course load processes mentioned above. For immigration purposes, students must update Cranwell so we can document the academic relief.
The program end date as listed on your I-20 is the estimated date of completion for your program. If you believe you need more time to complete your program, you may submit an I-20 extension request on the IntlHokies portal.

This request will require contact information for a second approver. This is generally your academic advisor or department representative that can evaluate your academic progress. They will receive a separate email upon your submission of the I-20 extension request. They will need to explain their reasoning behind the extension request. We require a compelling academic necessity to be able to extend.
Upon their submission, Cranwell will evaluate your request and decide if an extension can be granted.
As extensions are not guaranteed, students should attempt to complete their program within the initial granted period. If for any reason you think you may need an extension and are unsure about the process, please come see or schedule a meeting with a Cranwell advisor.
*I-20 extensions cannot be granted because of a student's participation in an internship/co-op (CPT). In order to extend, the academic reasoning for the extension cannot be related to a delay from final semester CPT.
A student would need a change of level when they go from one degree level to another. For example, going from a master's level to a PhD level. The change of level must be made in the student's SEVIS record and the I-20 must be updated to reflect this.
*This process is for changing a student's level of study within Virginia Tech.
Undergraduate Process

Undergraduates will be moving to the Virginia Tech Graduate School (or Northern Virginia Campus) from the bachelor's level to either the master's level or PhD level. Once accepted and admitted to the new program, the student will need to do the following:

Submit the transfer out request on IntlHokies found in the F-1 student services section. Select the option that you are transferring to another campus at Virginia Tech and fill out the appropriate information.

Submit the New International Student Intake Form on IntlHokies under the admission section. Financial Information will need to be submitted with the intake form for the new level. Please refer to the financial requirements page for cost breakdowns and accepted funding sources.

Graduate Process

Graduates wishing to change their level of study must first submit the appropriate GAAPS form to the graduate school. (LINK) Once the GAAPS form is signed by the Cranwell office, the student will need to do the following:

Submit a Change of Level Form I-20 request on IntlHokies found under the F-1 student services section. Financial Information will need to be submitted with the intake form for the new level. Please refer to the financial requirements page for cost breakdowns and accepted funding sources.
*Students submitting a GAAPS for master's direct to PhD or PhD to master's will not need to resubmit financial information. If you are unsure, please contact Cranwell.
Beginning and Transferring to a Program Outside of Virginia Tech

If you have been accepted to a program outside of Virginia Tech, either at the same level or at a new level, you will need to submit the transfer out request on IntlHokies found in the F-1 student services section.

Your SEVIS record will be set to transfer to your new school on the day you indicate on the transfer out e-form. Once your record transfers, you are no longer able to work on-campus at Virginia Tech. This includes assistantships such as GTAs and GRAs. Generally, records are transferred between semesters.

If you have recently graduated from Virginia Tech and wish to start a program at a new school, you must submit your request and have your SEVIS record transferred to your new school before the end of your 60-day grace period. The new program must also start within 5 months of your current program completion to be eligible for the transfer.
*If you wish to transfer your record mid-semester, you will need to speak with an advisor at Cranwell. A mid-semester transfer could affect your immigration status.
Graduate Students wishing to change the campus at which they are studying must first submit the appropriate GAAPS form to the graduate school. (LINK) Once the GAAPS form is signed by the Cranwell office, the student will need to do the following:

Submit the transfer out request on IntlHokies found in the F-1 student services section. Select the option that you are transferring to another campus at Virginia Tech and fill out the appropriate information.

Submit the New International Student Intake Form on IntlHokies under the admission section. Financial Information will need to be submitted with the intake form for the new campus. Please refer to the financial requirements page for cost breakdowns and accepted funding sources.

Credits and Transcripts

For information on transferring credits to or from Virginia tech, Transcripts, and information on your degree, reach out to the University Registrar.

Cranwell does not manage your academic records, credits, or transcripts.

Tuition Costs and Payments

For questions relating to tuition payments, costs and fees, and payment dates, reach out to the university bursar's office. Cranwell does not deal with any payments that need to be made to the university.

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Program Overview:

The master of engineering in computer engineering offers graduate students a strong academic foundation in core technological areas with a culminating project-based learning experience, preparing students to begin or to advance their professional careers.

Students will be able to choose to participate in the program on a part-time, full-time, or full-time accelerated basis. Full-time students could reasonably earn the master of engineering computer engineering degree in about three semesters.

Credits required for graduation:

Our M.Eng Program is now 30 credit hours, including 24 credit hours of senior and graduate level coursework consisting of:

15 credit hours of ECE courses (of which 12 credit hours are discipline-specific)

6 credit hours of out of area and/or out-of-department courses

3 credit hours of graduate elective courses

3 credit hours of Project and Report, ECE 5904

3 credit hours of Ethic and Integrity requirements, ECE 5984 Industry Topics and Professionalism

Concentration Requirements:

All students will take at least four courses in a focus area:

Computer Systems: Computer Architecture, Multiprocessors, Secure Hardware Design and Wearable Computing

Networking: Protocols, Information Security, Network Architectures and Multimedia Networks

Software and Machine Intelligence: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition and Software Systems

VLSI and Design Automation: Configurable Computing, Testing and Verification, Advanced VLSI Design, Systems on a Chip and Electronic Design Automation

Program outcomes

Upon completion of the program, individuals will be able to:

Work in mid-level and advanced positions in industries related to computing and enhance marketability to employers

Get started:

Find out about deadline information and learn how to apply.

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The master of engineering in computer engineering offers graduate students a strong academic foundation in core technological areas with a culminating project-based learning experience, preparing students to begin or to advance their professional careers. Students will be able to choose to participate in the program on a part-time, full-time, or full-time accelerated basis.

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What You'll Need

Transcripts

Include a scanned copy of your college transcripts with your online application, then arrange for an official copy to be sent to us after you receive an offer of admission.

Letters of Recommendation

Check to see whether your department requires letters of recommendation from references. If so, you can include the letter writers' email addresses in your online application, or have the people you ask to write those letters send paper copies directly to your program's department.

Graduate School Testing Requirements

The Graduate School does not require entrance tests, but check to see whether your department requires you to submit GRE, GMAT, or subject test scores with your application. If so, have the testing agency send official scores to Virginia Tech Graduate School, code 5859.

International students may be required to submit TOEFL scores.

Visit our testing requirements page for more information.

Application Fees

Degree-seeking students must include a $75 fee with their application, though check to see if you qualify for a waiver or reduced fee. All application fees are non-refundable.

Application Fee Waivers

Please visit the application fee waiver information on our website.

Refund procedure

All application fees are non-refundable.

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Agriculture and Applied Economics

For more information, email Normand Adams to set up an appointment for majors in Agribusiness, Community Economic Development, Environmental Economics Management and Policy, Food and Health Systems Economics, and International Trade and Development.

No, but highly recommended

Biochemistry

Interested students can visit the Biochemistry advising page, email Amy Rasor or Amanda Villar, or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore "Biochemistry."

No, but highly recommended

Human, Nutrition, Food and Exercise

Interested students can visit the HNFE Advising page or join the How to Major in HNFE canvas site. For other questions please email Stephanie Nelson.

College of
Architecture, Arts, and Design (AAD)

School of Architecture
(Architecture Majors)

Plan to attend the information session on Friday, October 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in 201 Cowgill conference room

Reach out to Tamela Davis.

No, but highly recommended

School of Design
(Industrial Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture)

Plan to attend the information session on Monday, October 14 at 5:00 p.m. on the second floor of Burruss, Room 224 (the ITDS lecture room)

Reach out to Tamela Davis for the Industrial Design majors or Michelle Flinchum for the Interior Design & Landscape Architecture majors.

No, but highly recommended

School of Visual Arts (Creative Technologies, Graphic Design, Studio Art, Art History)

Please visit this School of Visual Arts Change of Major page for upcoming information sessions about change of major.

For more information contact Susan Rosebrough.

No, but highly recommended

ACIS, BIT, FIN, HTM, MGT, MKTG, REAL

Business Major Info Sessions
*However; if you wish to meet with an advisor individually, you must attend an info session first.

ALL Engineering Majors

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. Review the Explore Engineering page and major exploration resources to learn more about the engineering programs and attend Explore Engineering Week in the fall semester.

Biomedical Engineering (BMES)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information email Amanda Sandridge.

No

Building Construction (BC)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Shelton Norwood, or set a Navigate "Explore BC" appointment, or see the BC for more details.

No, but highly recommended

Civil Engineering (CE)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email ceeadvising@vt.edu

No

Computer Science (CS)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers.

CS will be hosting 3 change of major group advising sessions on the dates below:

October 8 - 2:30-3:30 p.m.

October 9 - 9:00-10:00 a.m.

November 20 - 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Students can email csundergrad@vt.edu to inquire about and register for one of the sessions. Students will run a what-if report, walk through the curriculum, and leave with an academic plan for the upcoming semester.

No

Construction Engineering and Management (CEM)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email Sharon Williams, or set an Navigate "Explore CEM" appointment or see the CEM website for more details

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, email eceadvise@vt.edu

No

Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Industrial and Systems Engineering

Mining Engineering (MINE)

Register and attend an Engineering Change of Major Workshop for Internal Transfers. For additional information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting Explore Mining and Minerals Engineering

College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences (CLAHS)
Apparel, Housing, and Resource Management

Property Management, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Consumer Studies, Residential Environments and Design - For information, email Chelsey Hancock.

No, but highly recommended

English Department Majors

Interested students can meet with Dawn Knight. Please email her with questions or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting the appropriate "Explore" service.

Creative Writing

English: Literature

English: Pre-Education

English: Pre-Law

Professional and Technical Writing

Fall 2025 Technical and Scientific Communication

Explore appointments are generally held on Fridays.

Philosophy

Students can meet with Hannah Wildman Short to discuss the major.

No, but recommended

Political Science

Students can meet with Dr. Courtney Thomas or Elizabeth Long to discuss the major.

No, but recommended

Smart and Sustainable Cities

Environmental Policy and Planning

For more information, email Chris LaPlante to set up an appointment.

No

Spanish

For more information, please email Dr. Aarnes Gudmestad.

College of Natural Resources and Environment (CNRE)

All CNRE Majors

Students interested in any CNRE major should email Jarek Campbell, to schedule a meeting to learn more.

Academy of Data Science

For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore CMDA."

No but highly recommended

Academy of Integrated Science

For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Systems Biology," "Explore Nanoscience," or "Explore Nanomedicine"

No but highly recommended

Geosciences

For more information, email April Newcomer or schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Geosciences."

Strongly Recommended

Statistics

For more information, schedule an appointment in Navigate using the directions at the top of this page and selecting "Explore Statistics"

No

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Public Health

Interested students can visit the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine canvas advising page, email phadvising@vt.edu, or schedule an "Explore Public Health" appointment in Navigate.

No

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How do I add/update the address for my diploma order?

To receive a diploma from Virginia Tech, the graduating student must submit a Diploma Mailing Address well before the end of the graduating term. Previous existing addresses on file (e.g., permanent/mailing address in Hokie Spa) will not automatically be used to ensure accurate delivery of the diploma document. To add/update the Diploma Mailing Address, follow the steps below:

Go to the Hokie Spa tab

Click the Graduation menu

Click Add/Update Diploma Address

Click Add/Update

For international diploma mailing addresses: We have found a substantial number of diplomas mailed out of country are undeliverable or lost in transit. For this reason, we strongly recommend students with an international mailing address have their diploma mailed to a friend or family member in the domestic US, then plan to have that person forward the diploma to you via DHL or FedEx. If you would like to have your diploma mailed to someone in the domestic US, please send their name and their address to diploma@vt.edu.
Note:

If you add/update your diploma mailing address after the degree conferral date, you should email diploma@vt.edu to let us know your diploma address has changed. Failure to notify us in a timely manner may result in a delay of delivery.

Please allow 10-12 weeks after the degree conferral date for your diploma to arrive.

An email with tracking information will be sent to your VT email once your diploma is mailed.

Please provide a mailing address for all the diplomas you expect to receive, as well as Double Major Certificates.

If you need a verification of degree immediately following graduation, you may request a certified letter or order your official transcript through the National Student Clearinghouse.

Questions concerning the diploma mailing process should be directed to diploma@vt.edu.

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Leave of Absence

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Ryan is responsible for the review, evaluation, articulation, and processing of transfer credit for new, continuing, and returning students.