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STUDENT SUPPORT

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The Graduate School offices, housing, and spaces for classes, meetings, and social gatherings can be found at the Graduate Life Center on the Blacksburg campus.

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The Little Hokie Hangout childcare center, a flexible program subsidized by the Graduate School for children ages 2-5, is accepting applications for the fall 2026 semester. Access the application form here.

Upcoming changes to office hours in May for the Graduate School offices in Blacksburg:

  • May 13 – Closing at noon for Graduate Commencement
  • May 15 – Opening at Noon
  • May 20 – Closing 10am-2pm for Employee Appreciation event

Virginia Tech is expanding student access and affordability, and increasing the university's ability to bring together talent and solve complex problems.

Virginia Tech Advantage  provides emergency funds and other support to graduate students.  Our students also play a key role in Virginia Tech Global Distinction.

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