New Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome to Virginia Tech!

Spring 2026 Orientation for New Graduate Students

Online Students
Thursday, January 15, 2026
6-7:30pm, Zoom
Register for Spring 2026 Online Student Orientation

Blacksburg Campus 
Friday, January 16, 2026

9:00am, Graduate Life Center (GLC) Multipurpose Room
Coffee and breakfast refreshments will be available from 8:30-9:00am
Register for Spring 2026 Blacksburg Campus Orientation

D.C. Metro Area Campus
Saturday, January 17, 2026
8:30am-11:30am, Academic Builiding One, Alexandria
Register for Spring 2026 D.C. Campus Orientation

You can also view the checklist for grad students, check out events and activities,  learn how to get started as a student, and view the pre-recorded resource videos below.