New Graduate Student Orientation

Welcome to Virginia Tech!

Fall 2026 Orientation for New Graduate Students

Online Students
Thursday, August 20, 2026
6-7:30pm, Zoom

Blacksburg Campus 
Friday, August 21, 2026
9:00am, Graduate Life Center (GLC) Auditorium
Coffee and breakfast refreshments will be available from 8:30-9:00am
Register for the Blacksburg Orientation

D.C. Area Campus
Saturday, August 22, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm, Academic Builiding One, Alexandria

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. 

Summer 2026 Pre-Arrival Recordings and Presentation slides can be found on the events and activities website.