University Policies for Student Life
All students enrolled at Virginia Tech are subject to student life policies set by the university. The university publication, University Policies for Student Life is available at https://codeofconduct.vt.edu/. This document is applicable to students matriculated at the Blacksburg campus, as well as those students at branch campuses, higher education centers, or other university owned or leased properties. In addition, information about medical and health related policies and parking are included below.
Physical Examination
All Blacksburg campus students, admitted to the university for the first time, must complete a physical examination form and return it to Student Health Services http://www.healthcenter.vt.edu/
Medical Insurance Coverage
The university has contracted with an insurance carrier to offer group coverage for all students at Virginia Tech. For details on levels of coverage and specific limitation, please contact the Student Medical Insurance office in the Student Services Building, 540/231-6226 or 231-6303, or visit https://risk.controller.vt.edu/studentmedicalinsurance.html.
Medical insurance is mandatory for all international students with F-1 or J-1 visa status and their accompanying dependents in F-2/J-2 visa status. Insurance requirements are posted at https://risk.controller.vt.edu/studentmedicalinsurance/international-students-.html. Medical insurance is mandatory for all College of Veterinary Medicine students at a minimum of $100,000 accident and sickness coverage. All students in these two areas must show in writing that they have coverage from another insurance company that is equal to or better than the minimum levels required by the university, or they must purchase the university-sponsored student plan. Review of insurance policies is done by the Student Medical Insurance office https://risk.controller.vt.edu/studentmedicalinsurance.html.
Required Insurance for Students Traveling Internationally
Virginia Tech’s
Global Travel Policy (Policy No. 1070) stipulates that all Virginia Tech faculty, staff, and documented representatives traveling internationally for business purposes enroll in an appropriate university-approved Global Travel Insurance program, regardless of any alternative coverage they might have. This requirement extends to students participating in university-supported global education experiences (for credit or not for credit), who are required to carry international emergency medical and assistance services insurance.
The approved Global Travel Insurance provider currently is Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI). The
CISI plan provides emergency medical coverage and evacuation, security evacuation, and repatriation services. This coverage is provided on a per-person fee basis. The cost for CISI coverage is an allowable international travel expense for university travelers.
On Call International – A benefit of the Aetna Student Health Insurance plan
Students on the Student Health Insurance Plan through Aetna, which is offered to full-time students attending the university, have access to On Call International. For questions regarding On Call International, please contact the Student Medical Insurance Office at (540) 231-6226 or email to SMI@vt.edu.
Students who are not enrolled in the VT student insurance plan may purchase the university-approved CISI plan through the Office of Risk Management, phone: (540) 231-7439. Students should purchase optional coverage prior to leaving the U.S.A. For the link to the CISI application or if more information is needed, please visit the
Risk Management website.
Automobiles and Bicycles
Motor vehicles owned and operated by students who drive them on campus and bicycles must be registered with the University Parking Services Office when the vehicle is brought on campus. Parking information and regulations are available at https://parking.vt.edu
