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New Graduate Student Orientation

Be Inspired. Be Informed. Be Engaged.

The Graduate School and many other departments and organizations on campus are here to assist you with the transition into your graduate program and support you along the way until you graduate. A number of orientation programs, events, and online guides are available to our students; information is presented in various formats so that you can pick and choose what serves your needs and interests best.
 

Blacksburg Orientation for New Graduate Students

We are currently evaluating options for Fall 2020 orientation. Once a plan has been established, we will post it here. Check back for future updates.

 

 

Virtual students and students unable to attend our Blacksburg orientation are invited to reivew our orientation slide show.

Orientation Highlights:

  • Learn about the expectations for graduate education at Virginia Tech
  • Discover the information resources that will keep you moving successfully through your program, start to finish
  • Meet the dean of the Graduate School and fellow graduate students
  • Find out how to get involved in campus life
  • Pick up materials about resources for students, including a free handbook and planner!


Checklist for New Graduate Students - This checklist walks you through the steps you need to complete to become a student and explains which steps you can complete before you arrive and after arrival. Download a PDF of the checklist.
 

Getting Started as a Student - Find out how to get your Hokie Passport ID card, register for classes, and learn about  health insurance options,  immunization requirements, how to be involved in graduate student life, and much more. 
 

Graduate Student Guide to Financial Aid
 

Other Events and Activities for New Graduate Students
 

Departmental orientation programs - check in with your academic department or program to find out if they offer an orientation program.
 

International student orientation - An online immigration orientation is offered to all new international graduate students who can review it at their convencience. The Graduate School will offer many programs and activities for new international students to help you get settled in Blacksburg. Pre-arrival information is also available on our website.
 

National Capital Region Orientation
Saturday, August 22, 2020