Frequently Asked Questions

No, they are two separate sessions and you are required to attend both.

Virtual Academic Advising & Course Registration is when you will meet with your academic advisor and discuss important information for your major and fall courses. This will also be a time you may make changes to your schedule and discuss any expected credits.

Virtual Orientation will prepare you for life as a student on campus. You will be introduced to various resources on campus, academic advising tools and systems, discover Hokie traditions, and learn about ways to get involved.

Visit orientation.vt.edu.

First Year students will receive an email on May 19, 2025, to your Virginia Tech email address providing you instructions on how to schedule an appointment for your Virtual Academic Advising & Course Registration appointment.

Transfer students will receive an email on June 5, 2025, to your Virginia Tech email address providing you instructions on how to schedule an appointment for your Virtual Academic Advising & Course Registration appointment.

Once they are received and evaluated, you can verify receipt of them in your Hokie Spa  > clicking on Grades Menu > click Transfer and Other Additional Credits.

Please allow 2-3 weeks after submitting your official scores and transcripts for them to be evaluated.

Yes, you must send your official high school transcript to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions once you have received your final grades.

Transfer students must also do this in order to receive credit for the foreign language requirement if you completed 2 years in high school.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
925 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Yes, your official scores must be sent to Virginia Tech from CollegeBoard by entering Virginia Tech's School Code #5859. CollegeBoard will submit them electronically to Virginia Tech.

You can verify receipt of them in your Hokie Spa  > clicking on Grades Menu > click Transfer and Other Additional Credits

Transfer students must also submit AP scores from CollegeBoard as your prior institution(s) transcript will not include those scores.

Yes, your official scores must be sent to Virginia Tech from CollegeBoard by entering Virginia Tech's School Code #5859. CollegeBoard will submit them electronically to Virginia Tech.

You can verify receipt of them in your Hokie Spa  > clicking on Grades Menu > click Transfer and Other Additional Credits

Yes, official transcripts for dual enrollment courses or courses taken at other universities must be submitted to Virginia Tech. Your high school does not send dual enrollment credits and you MUST request an official transcript from the university the courses were taken.

You can request the official transcripts from most university websites and have them sent electronically to Virginia Tech.

You can verify receipt of them in your Hokie Spa  > clicking on Grades Menu > click Transfer and Other Additional Credits

Yes, your official scores must be sent from www.ibo.org by entering Virginia Tech's School Code #5859. They will submit them electronically.

You can verify receipt of them in your Hokie Spa  > clicking on Grades Menu > click Transfer and Other Additional Credits

Yes, you can change your schedule once you meet with your academic advisor during your virtual academic advising & course registration appointment. From then, you will have until August 29, 2025, to change your schedule.

Please consult with an academic advisor before you drop a class you need for your major as you may not be able to re-enroll due to space limitation or restrictions.

EXPLORE courses required for your major to get an idea of what you may already have credit for and classes you would need to complete in the future. Visit catalog.vt.edu > click Programs > checkmark Undergraduate in the Academic Level/Program Type box > search for your major.

In the College of Science, your first-semester schedule will be a mix of required courses for your major and Pathways Concept General Education courses. During your first semester, we recommend you register for 15 - 17 credit hours.  

The Integrated Science Curriculum (ISC) is a 30-credit, two-year course sequence that covers the fundamentals of Chemistry, Physics, and Biology integrated with Calculus and Linear Algebra. ISC employs a collaborative, active-learning style environment emphasizing teamwork, skills acquisition, independent thought, and creativity. 

For more information or to apply to the ISC program, please visit:  https://www.ais.science.vt.edu/academics/isc.html  

In the ISC program, your first-semester schedule will look much different than your peers.  The ISC courses meet every day of the week, and you will be with the same students each day.  Remember, this one course teaches you math, chemistry, biology, and physics using a collaborative approach, so there is no need to attend different classes with different professors or peers.  

The schedule is a mixture of required courses, including Pathways Concept General Education courses. During your first semester, we recommend you register for 15 - 17 credit hours.