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. Events and sign-up links will be added when plans are confirmed.
New students are encouraged to attend the sessions below to learn about life as a graduate student! Please click each title to learn more about what will be coverd and to register. After each session, the video recording and slides will be uploaded here.
- Graduate School slides from this session
- Bursar's office slides from this session
- Q&A from this session
Get a head start on the fall semester and learn many of the key components to help you get started as a graduate student at Virginia Tech. At this session we will discuss how to register for classes, how to find and pay your tuition bill, the assistantship funding timeline and graduate comprehensive fee payment plan.
If you are an incoming on a graduate assistantship, you may be wondering what steps you need to take next. At this session you will learn more about your contract, what benefits are included with your assistantship and what questions you need to ask your supervisor.
Hear from current graduate students about what organizations and clubs they have gotten involved with and how they found their community at Virginia Tech.
Discover what living in Blacksburg and the New River Valley is like! We will discuss housing, transportation, shopping, entertainment, living on a budget, and more!
Graduate School Dean Dr. Aimee Surprenant will help you learn how to establish expectations and manage the relationship with your advisor. This session is intended for research students, both master's degree and Ph.D.
GTA Workshop** - August 19
International Graduate Student Orientation** August 20
Graduate Orientation* - August 22
Lunch with the Dean** (Please only sign-up for one lunch)
What Have I Gotten Myself Into?**
*Registration Requested
**Registration Required
GLC Cafe (Every Thursday and 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month)
Tour of the Lyric Theatre *
Grocery Bingo *
*Registration Requested