Health, Safety, Wellness

College of Science Embedded Counselor

Dr. Ashli Sharpton is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist at Cook Counseling Center who works exclusively with College of Science students. Watch Dr. Sharpton explain her role.

How to make an appointment with Dr. Sharpton:

• PHONE: Call 540-231-6557 (M-F, 8-5) to make an appointment. Ask to be placed on Dr. Sharpton's schedule for a Cook Connect (the first appointment students attend) or schedule a Cook Connect with a general triage clinician and ask to be placed with Dr. Sharpton for counseling if you prefer.
  

• ONLINE: https://vt-ucc.titaniumhwc.com/ScheduleScienceCookConnect
  NOTE: If Dr. Sharpton's schedule is booked out a few weeks, the online scheduling system will not show any appointments. It will inform you to call for an appointment. When Dr. Sharpton does have open slots for new students that the online schedule can show, those options will be viewable.
• EMAIL: ashlisharpton@vt.edu
  

Disclaimer: Scheduling appointments in the ways listed above will not get immediate assistance. In case of emergency, call 911. Other crisis support information is listed here.

Cook Counseling Center

Provides opportunities for students to learn more about themselves as individuals, form deeper relationships with their peers, and grow to benefit our community and society at large. Services include individual and group counseling, psychiatric care and psychotherapy, and educational programming.

Phone: 540-231-6557

Dean of Students

Offers general support and advice, consultation for general student difficulties, crisis or emergencies, student conduct, first-generation student support, and verifying illness or other absence-related concerns.

Email: dean.students@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-3787

Hokie Wellness

Seeks to foster a healthier Virginia Tech community by providing prevention services, education, outreach, and resources to students. Offers a variety of educational services and works to provide programming and resources which will enhance health and well-being by focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, social, and financial well-being of all Hokies.

Email: hokiewellness@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-2233

Market at Virginia Tech

Initiative of Student Affairs that is designed to provide food assistance to students who, for whatever reason, have a hard time obtaining regular, healthy meals. Such a situation could be the result of a short-term disruption in finances, residing in a food desert, or a lack of access to other financial assistance. Students who are enrolled at VT and live off-campus are eligible for the program and can apply through the Dean of Student's Office.

Email: themarket@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-3787

Police Department

Responsible for protecting life and property at Virginia Tech by providing emergency and non-emergency law enforcement services, crime prevention, safety, and criminal investigation services.

If this is an emergency, dial 911

Non-Emergency: 540-231-6411

Recreational Sports

Provides opportunities for student, faculty, and staff to engage in physical activities to create healthy lifestyle habits. Two on-campus gyms -- War Memorial and McComas Hall -- give you access to weight rooms and a pool, as well as racquetball, squash, and wallyball courts. Check the Hours page for information on each location's facilities.

Email: recsports@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-6856

Safe Ride

The Virginia Tech Police Department sponsors a nighttime safety escort service called “Safe Ride.” This service is available to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the university. Safe Ride operates from dusk until dawn and provides transportation or a walking escort, upon request, to persons who must cross campus during the nighttime alone. View the official Safe Ride Hours.

In order to request the service between dusk and dawn, customers should utilize the TransLoc Rider app, which is available free through the App Store and Google Play. Safe Ride may be contacted by using the TransLoc Rider app or calling 540-231-SAFE (7233).

After downloading TransLoc app from the App Store or the Google Play Store, users can request a ride by logging into the app and selecting a pickup and drop-off location.

Phone: 540-231-SAFE (7233)  

Schiffert Health Center

Virginia Tech’s on-campus health care center. Experienced health care professionals provide high-quality healthcare for a wide range of medical concerns.

Email: health@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-6444

Title IX

If you have experienced gender discrimination, including sexual harassment or violence, we encourage you to report the incident to the Title IX Coordinator.
You can report your experience and request assistance by completing an online report form. 

If you prefer talking to someone in person, you can contact the university's Title IX Coordinator, Katie Polidoro.

Email: polidoro@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-1824

Women's Center

Promotes a Virginia Tech community that is safe, equitable, and supportive for women and that celebrates the experiences, achievements, and diversity. The center serves as a resource for the university and surrounding community on gender-related and women’s issues; sponsors educational programs and events that raise awareness of women’s issues and serves as an on-campus focal point for services for victims, their friends, and families.

Email: wcsupport@vt.edu
Phone: 540-231-7806