Orientation and Welcome Events
Welcome to Virginia Tech Graduate School! We know that starting graduate school can be a challenge, so we offer a variety of events and activities to help new students connect with fellow students, faculty, staff, and local resources. Click on each event to find out more details. Events with an * require registration.
Online Immigration Orientation for F-1/J-1 Students
Navigating Blacksburg for New Graduate Students*
Wells Fargo Budgeting Lunch and Learn* (LUNCH NOW FULL)
CV and Resume Writing-August 28*
Managing Your New Assistantship*
Meet Your Immigration Advisor*
Graduate Student Library Open House*
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Application Tips and Tricks*
CV and Resume Writing - September 11*
Establishing and Maintaining a Healthy Advisor/Advisee Relationship*
What Have I Gotten Myself Into?*
* Registration Requested
Underrepresented and Minoritized (URM) Student Luncheon*
Lunch with the Dean** - Please only sign-up for ONE Lunch with the Dean session.
August 21 Lunch with the Dean Registration** (LUNCH NOW FULL )
August 30 Lunch with the Dean Registration**
September 3 Lunch with the Dean Registration**
Grad Student Workout and Brunch*
* Registration Requested
** Registration Required
Thank you to the following businesses for supporting graduate education and helping us welcome new graduate students to Virginia Tech!
Benny's
Clay Corner Inn
Domino's
D.P. Dough
Paragon Theaters
Wells Fargo