Innovative, inclusive, individualized Graduate Education
"The traditional curriculum must become more inclusive, adaptive and individualized, with emphasis on integrative thinking and experiential learning." ~ Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education Karen P. DePauw
Interested in Virginia Tech's graduate degrees and certificate programs? Check out the helpful links below:
Want to know what's going on? Visit our Events calendar and read our Weekly announcements blog
Find out how our Graduate Students are tackling complex challenges and connecting their research to our communities. Visit our Graduate Students in the News page.
We offer a range of programs to help students thrive during their graduate education experience, including:
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Work-life balance
Programs, supports and services for students and their families, including child care, parent support group, student organizations, informal student groups, the weekly GLC café and other events.
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Student Support
Counseling, tutoring, Graduate Student Ombudsperson, and other types of services and assistance
For International Students
Advising and visa assistance for students from outside the U.S.
The hub of graduate activity on campus, the Graduate Life Center, known as the GLC, provides spaces for meetings, classes, social gatherings, down time, and housing close to Downtown Blacksburg.
It's also home to the Graduate School's administrative offices.