Getting around
Blacksburg Transit (BT)
Free public bus system serving Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg with 300+ stops — just show your Hokie Passport and ride anywhere…
Virginia Tech at a glance
30,923
undergrads
55%
of applicants admitted
93%
come back for year 2
87%
graduate
17 : 1
students per teacher
$88,716
typical pay 10 years in
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard.
What a year really costs
After grants and scholarships, by family income. Average: $25,808.
Under $30k $11,378
$30k–$48k $9,464
$48k–$75k $15,085
$75k–$110k $22,747
Over $110k $35,800
Tuition, in state
$16,450
Tuition, out of state
$38,914
Typical debt at graduation
$20,500
17% of students get a Pell Grant
Free stuff most students miss
Health & safety
Cook Counseling Center
Free confidential counseling services for enrolled students including individual therapy, group sessions, crisis support, and psychiatric care
Health & safety
Virginia Tech Rescue Squad
Student-run volunteer rescue squad providing free 24/7 emergency medical services to the Virginia Tech campus community since 1969.
Eat
Dining halls, quick bites and coffee on campus.
D2 at Dietrick Hall
Dining hall Virginia Tech's only all-you-care-to-eat dining facility with global cuisines across multiple stations
285 Ag Quad Lane
West End Market
Dining hall Marketplace-style dining in Cochrane Hall with six venues including a sports bar, steak house, Leaf & Ladle soups, blend.
770 Washington St SW
Owens Food Court
Dining hall Ten unique food destinations featuring global bowl cuisines, sandwiches, smoothies, and more
150 Kent Street
West End at Cochrane Hall
Dining hall Six dining venues including a sports bar, steakhouse, pizza, smoothies, and salads
770 Washington Street SW
Turner Place at Lavery Hall
Dining hall Eight shops on the academic side of campus with fire grill, pizza, sushi, burritos, and coffee
Lavery Hall, 220 Stanger Street
Perry Place at Hitt Hall
Dining hall Virginia Tech's newest dining center with nine shops including Chick-fil-A, BBQ, and Asian street food
1385 Perry Street
Deet's Place
Cafe Specialty coffee shop and market on the first floor of Dietrick Hall with late-night options
285 Ag Quad Lane
Hokie Grill at Owens Hall
Cafe Quick-service dining location on the lower level of Owens Hall
150 Kent Street Cafe
DX at Dietrick Hall
Cafe Quick-service convenience stop in Dietrick Hall offering Deet's Place grilled items, Futurebites, and Xpress Lane Market for snacks and beverages.
340 Otey St NW
Squires Food Court
Cafe Burgers, sandwiches, soups, and milkshakes in Squires Student Center
290 College Avenue
Ducky's at Graduate Life Center
Cafe Bubble tea and milk tea shop with customizable toppings and sweetness levels
155 Otey Street
Viva Market
Market Campus market with grab-and-go items, milkshakes, hot food, and locally roasted coffee
Johnston Student Center Market
Viva Market at Johnston Student Center
Market Campus convenience market at Johnston Student Center stocking snacks, beverages, grocery essentials, and grab-and-go meals for students on the go.
Johnston Student Center Market
Viva Too at Goodwin Hall
Market Satellite convenience market in Goodwin Hall offering snacks, drinks, and quick grab-and-go items for engineering students between classes.
Goodwin Hall, 635 Prices Fork RdWhere to live
Residence halls, apartments and help finding a place.
Upper Quad & Drillfield Area
Residence hall South Drillfield and Upper Quad halls including Slusher Tower, O'Shaughnessy, Vawter, and the Corps of Cadets housing in Pearson East/West.
800 Washington St. SW Residence hall
Ambler Johnston Hall
Residence hall Large co-ed residence hall near Cassell Coliseum split into East and West wings.
730 Washington St SW
West Side Residential Area
Residence hall Southwest campus halls including Cochrane, Harper, and New Hall West.
West Campus Drive Residence hall
Slusher Tower & Wing
Residence hall The tallest building in Blacksburg at 12 stories, housing 630 students in a co-ed setting.
500 Washington St SW
East Ambler Johnston & Pritchard Area
Residence hall Large east-campus residential complex including Ambler Johnston East/West and Pritchard Hall.
700 Washington St. SW Residence hall
Pritchard Hall
Residence hall One of the largest residence halls on campus housing 1,000 students in a co-ed setting, conveniently located near Dietrick Dining Center and…
470 Washington St SW Residence hall
Oak Lane & Graduate Life Center
Residence hall Special-purpose and graduate housing including the Oak Lane community of 19 organization houses near the Duck Pond and the Graduate Life Center at…
155 Otey St. Residence hall
Cochrane Hall
Residence hall Co-ed residence hall on the south end of the Drillfield, directly connected to West End Market dining — one of the most popular housing options for…
200 Kent St Residence hall
East & West Campbell Hall
Residence hall Twin co-ed residence halls along the south end of the Drillfield providing easy access to academic buildings, dining, and the central campus core.
400 Washington St SWGet around
Shuttles, parking and accessible rides.
Blacksburg Transit (BT)
Transit Free public bus system serving Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, and Christiansburg with 300+ stops — just show your Hokie Passport and ride anywhere…
2800 Commerce St
Hokie Bike Hub
Biking Free self-service bike repair facility at the Transit Center with tools, repair stands, air pumps, and hands-on maintenance workshops — walk-ins…
1324 Perry St
Gobbler Gears Bike Rental
Biking Semester-long bike rental program with high-quality hybrid bikes, front and rear lights, U-lock, and free helmet — reserve online on a first-come…
1324 Perry St
Virginia Tech Transit Center
Transit New campus transit hub with 17 covered bus bays, rider waiting area, showers, changing facilities, and connections to BT, Virginia Breeze, and Smart…
1324 Perry St
Parking Services
Parking University parking permits, vehicle registration, and visitor parking — multiple lots and garages across campus with online or in-person permit…
505 Beamer WayMajors that pay most at Virginia Tech
Typical pay 4 years after graduating. Top 6 of 60 bachelor's majors with published pay.
Computer Science $144,103
Computer Engineering $122,026
Applied Mathematics $117,990
Industrial Engineering $116,641
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods $108,726
Aerospace $106,633
Source: College Scorecard, field-of-study data.
Your Virginia Tech checklist
5 things worth doing early
When you need help
5 things Virginia Tech freshmen figure out too late
Watch the video1 Course Request is not first come, first served
Undergraduate Academic Affairs: "Course Request is not first come, first-served. Students can build their course priorities at any time during the course request period and will still get the same results." "When Course Request closes, the Hokie Registration system will place students into courses. Students may get some or all of the courses they requested during this phase." Then add/drop opens and registration is live. So do not stay up to submit at midnight — spend the time on your priorities and backups instead, and be ready for add/drop.
2 No pass/fail until you have 30 credits
The Pass/Fail option is open to undergraduates who have completed at least 30 credit hours at Virginia Tech with an overall GPA of 2.00 or above. "Students may take up to 12 credits hours of coursework as Pass/Fail", with a maximum of "two (2) courses per semester" (courses only offered P/F do not count). Required courses for Pathways general education, your major or your minor cannot be taken P/F unless that is the only way they are offered. A P means a D or better.
3 Three W grades for your whole degree
Student Academic Advising: the W grade policy "can be used for no more than three (3) courses during your entire academic career at VT." You request it through your advising office by the last day of classes of the term, and the course "will not count in the GPA hours nor in any GPA calculations." The decision is irrevocable and does not refund tuition. Three is not many across four years — use one when a class is genuinely beyond saving, not as a habit.
4 Too many credits adds a tuition surcharge
Virginia law caps in-state tuition at 125% of the credit hours your degree needs. The Registrar's example: a 120-hour Bachelor of Science has a threshold of 150 attempted hours. Past it, in-state students "will be assessed a surcharge for each semester of continued enrollment after exceeding the credit hour threshold." All attempted hours count, including in-progress courses and transfer credit from Virginia public institutions. Credit for AP, IB, credit by exam, and high-school dual enrollment is subtracted. Double majors and options do not raise the threshold.
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