Resources for Students

Many departments at Virginia Tech provide services designed to meet the academic and learning assistance needs of students. Utilizing these services allows students to meet their full academic potential, helps them plan for future academic and professional endeavors, and eases their eventual transition from the world of academia to the world of work. Select academic support initiatives are noted below and students are encouraged to contact their major/academic department for additional academic support opportunities.

• The Student Success Center
  Contact: 540-231-8440 or studentsuccess@vt.edu
• CommLab - practical resources for improving oral presentations
  Contact: 540-231-9280
• Writing Center
  Contact: Jennifer Lawrence or 540-231-9270

Advising at Virginia Tech is a collaborative process between student and advisor that encourages the student to make responsible academic and career decisions. General information about advising is below and students are encouraged to contact their major/academic department for specific guidance on advising.

• Undergraduate Advising
  Contact: 540-231-8440 or advising@vt.edu
• Career Advising
  Contact: 540-231-6241 or career.services@vt.edu

Virginia Tech has separate admissions processes for undergraduate and graduate prospective students. Each website offers a wealth of information about expectations, deadlines, and more, plus we've listed some specific contacts within each office for questions that are not answered online.

• Undergraduate Admissions
  Contact: Colonel (Retired) Christopher St. Jean, assistant director of admissions or 540-231-6267
  
• Graduate Admissions
  Contact: Janice Austin, graduate admissions and academic progress specialist or 540-231-8636 

The university provides numerous avenues for students to address concerns, including offices dedicated to conflict resolution and advocacy, as well as formal and informal processes for resolving academic, procedural, and personal issues.

• Dean of Students
  Contact: 540-231-3787 or dean.students@vt.edu
• Graduate Student Ombudsperson
  Contact: Monique McKay or 540-231-9573
• Human Resources
  Contact:  540-231-9331 
• Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  Contact: Dale Robinson or 540-231-1824
• Virginia Tech Police Department
  Contact: 911 (emergency) or 540-231-6411

• Services for Students with Disabilities
  Contact: Susan Angle, 540-231-0858
• University ADA Services
  Contact: 540-231-3830
• Assistive Technologies
  Contact: 540-231-1724 or assist@vt.edu

Virginia Tech offers a wide assortment of financial aid and assistance programs that can be applied towards college expenses. In addition, the Office of Veterans Services assists veterans and dependents in using their VA entitlements by processing VA forms for educational benefits and certifying enrollment to the Department of Veterans Affairs. For information on tuition and fees, please visit the website for the University Bursar.

• Veterans Affairs Benefits
  Contact: Office of Veteran Services at 540-231-5815 or veteran@vt.edu
• Scholarships and Financial Aid
  Contact: 540-231-5179 or finaid@vt.edu
• Yellow Ribbon Program
  Contact: Office of Veterans Services at 540-231-5815 or veteran@vt.edu
• Graduate Assistantships
  Contact: Gwen Davis or 540-231-0060

Virginia Tech places a priority on student wellness. Services for students include medical and counseling facilities, recreational sports and fitness centers, and a health-insurance program for purchase by full-time undergraduate and graduate students.

• Schiffert Health Center
  Contact: 540-231-6444 or healthcenter@vt.edu (medical advice and appointments are not available through email)
• Cook Counseling Center
  Contact: 540-231-6557 (McComas Hall location) or 540-231-7809 (East Eggleston location)
• Student Health Insurance
  Contact: Carolyn Stanford or 540-231-6226
• Recreational Sports
  Contact: 540-231-6856 or recsports@vt.edu

• Housing (on-campus)
  Contact: Housing and Residence Life, 540-231-6205 or email housing@vt.edu
• Housing (off-campus)
  Contact: 540-231-3466 or email vtoch@vt.edu

Virginia Tech is committed to promoting, sustaining, and advancing an environment that supports principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and community.  The following offices and programs, among others, offer education and support for individuals and the community.

• InclusiveVT (Vice Provost for Inclusion and Diversity)
  
• Intercultural Engagement Center
  
• Office of Graduate Recruitment and Diversity Initiatives
  Contact: Dannette Gomez Beane or 540-231-6529
• Women's Center
  Contact: Christine Dennis Smith or 540-231-7806
• Safe Zone Program (LGBT Caucus)

Virginia Tech is committed to the spirit of community, providing a sense of belonging to our students regardless of their physical location. You too, can experience this unique aspect of our thriving Hokie Nation and reach your educational and career goals with Virginia Tech Online.

• Virginia Tech Online

Virginia Tech's student veterans are committed to serving one another through peer mentoring, transition assistance, and social support.  

• Veterans@VT: a chapter of Student Veterans of America
• In addition to the student-veterans organization, Virginia Tech offers many opportunities to get involved in student groups, based on a wide variety of interests.
  • Student Organizations Directory

Since 1872, the Corps of Cadets has produced outstanding leaders for the Commonwealth and the Nation. Seven VTCC alumni have earned the Medal of Honor and over 100 of its graduates have been promoted to General and Flag Officer rank.

• Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets
  Contact: corpsofcadets@vt.edu