New Graduate Student Orientation
Welcome to Virginia Tech!
Spring 2026 Blacksburg Orientation for New Graduate Students
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 Orientation
Students will hear from Graduate School Dean, Dr. Aimee Surprenant, learn about services and opportunities for graduate students, and receive tips and advice from their peers during a graduate student panel.
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.
How to Find Community, Zoom session, June 2025
Accepted, Now What? Zoom session, March 2025 (View the workshop slides)
Academic Progress
Graduate School Ombuds for students
University Libraries
Managing Expectations in a Research Program