When you transfer to VT, you're a Hokie

If you decide to transfer to Virginia Tech, you won't be a transfer student, you'll be a Hokie. At Virginia Tech our undergraduate students have access to a bunch of great things. Here's a short list:

• nationally and internationally recognized faculty who are experts in their fields
• groundbreaking research - undergraduate students can get in on research at VT
• cutting edge technology
• study abroad
• nearly 700 student clubs and organizations - you name what you are interested in and chances are we have it!
• award wining dining halls
• a beautiful campus

To get a better feel for what Virginia Tech is all about, check out www.vt.edu/about. Also, you should try to visit campus if at all possible. We have a few upcoming events that are specific to transfer students:

1. Transfer Fall Open House - Saturday, September 25 & Saturday, November 6
2. Fall Transfer Visit Days - Friday, October 22 (VCCS students) & Friday, November 12 (all transfer students)

If you visit and you decide that you want to be a Hokie, keep the following dates and deadlines in mind.

Transfer Application Due: February 15 (Fall 2011 admission)

Applicants are notified by May 1

Offered students must respond by June 1

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It's easy being green

The great Kermit the Frog once said, "It's not easy being green." That might be true for The Muppet star; however, finding green in the sea of maroon and orange at Virginia Tech is easy.

In fact, the university has a strong commitment to building a sustainable campus. Annually, Virginia Tech partners with the Town of Blacksburg and Sustainable Blacksburg for Sustainability Week, where several events are held both on and off campus that highlight green initiatives and goals.

The university's Alternative Transportation department provides great green options for students, faculty, and staff to include carpool and vanpool programs and the Bike, Bus, & Walk program. Virginia Tech's Alternative Transportation department consistently receives the Best Workplaces for Commuters award, taking gold in the December 2009 "Race to Excellence" Virtual Awards Ceremony.

Recycling is a big deal on campus. You'll spot large maroon recycling bins in various locations throughout campus. In addition, the university participates in RecycleMania annually.

Sustainable dining initiatives include trayless dining halls and composting.

In 2010, Virginia Tech took one of the elite seats among the Green Commonwealth Challenge winners as a result of the many employees who utilize alternative commuting options and the recent launch of an internal Green Campus Challenge.

In October 2009, Virginia Tech received an overall "B" rating in the annual College Sustainability Report Card.

In addition to being rated #1 in Best Campus Food, The Princeton Review gave Virginia Tech a Green Rating of 93 (on a scale of 60-99) in 2009.

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Get Your Game On

With 12 tennis courts, two facilities - McComas Hall and War Memorial Gym - and more than 50 extramural and intramural sports clubs, Virginia Tech has nearly endless opportunities when it comes to recreational sports.

Check out our facilities:

McComas Hall:

• 8-lane indoor swimming pool
• weight-training and cardiovascular area
• 2 fitness studios
• 3 basketball/volleyball courts
• locker/shower facilities
• elevated walking/jogging track

War Memorial Gym:

• indoor swimming pool
• six basketball courts
• weight-training & cardiovascular areas
• 13 racquetball/handball courts
• gymnastics room
• 3 multipurpose rooms
• 4 volleyball courts
• 2 squash courts
• locker rooms with sauna and shower facilities

A wide variety of fitness classes are held each week. In addition, a personal training program is available to students, faculty, and staff. Throughout the year, Recreational Sports hosts a variety of special events, including golf tournaments, 5K runs, bench press competition, special fitness classes, and numerous incentive programs.

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Virginia Tech: Think outside of the classroom

By Erika, a junior in the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

Major: sociology

Minor: psychology

Virginia Tech has an extensive selection of clubs, organizations, fraternities, sororities, and service opportunities to choose from.

In my career at Virginia Tech, I have been very active with the university as well as the community. I am President of the Sociological Association at Virginia Tech (SAV) and a Transfer Orientation Guide Leader (TOGL). Both of these positions allow me to hone my leadership and communications skills while having a good time! I have also gained great networks but best of all friends.

Although leadership positions and memberships to organizations are important, service learning and volunteerism is as well. Service learning and volunteerism are amazing learning experiences that everyone should have. I take part in the annual BIG EVENT, which is a community wide service project, which involves the students of Virginia Tech and the Blacksburg and surrounding communities.

Community outreach is significant at Virginia Tech but so is Virginia Tech's global initiatives. With all the options Virginia Tech has there should be no problem for anyone to find their place in the Hokie Family, while making great impacts in others lives as well as their own.

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The university at a glance

Founded in 1872, Virginia Tech is rich in tradition, beauty, and history. Even with more than 30,000 full-time students, Virginia Tech has a 16:1 student to faculty ratio. Our main campus consists of more than 125 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. Virginia Tech is ranked 42nd in university research in the United States.

As far as transfer students go, last year 2,788 students applied to Virginia Tech, 1,359 were offered admission and 925 accepted our offer of admission.

Because we are a university, learning is obviously important to us. To back that up, we have amazing educational facilities, top-notch technology, research opportunities for students, and award-winning faculty. While these are all key pieces of your college experience, we truly believe that learning is not just reserved for inside the classroom. We have more than 600 student clubs and organizations. Oh, and our motto, Ut Prosim (That I may serve), allows one the occasional privilege to do some community service (not like when you toilet papered the gym in high school and had to give up your weekend to undo your artwork – this is the good, fun kind of community service).

Now if you are into sports, you should check out recreation and intramural sports. Also, you really need to experience a football game at Lane Stadium. Once you do, the Metallica song, Enter Sandman, will never ever hold the same meaning for you again. Speaking of football, Virginia Tech plays Nebraska on Saturday. So, Let's Go... HOKIES!

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Who is a transfer student?

This year approximately 1,000 transfer students accepted Virginia Tech's offer of admission and became Hokies. To be considered a transfer student at Virginia Tech, you need to have graduated from high school and completed 12 or more credits at another college or university.

About the university

Even with more than 30,000 full-time students, Virginia Tech has a 16:1 student to faculty ratio. Our main campus consists of more than 125 buildings, 2,600 acres, and an airport. Virginia Tech is ranked 42nd in university research in the United States. We offer more than 70 majors and minors within seven colleges. We also offer research opportunities for undergraduates.

Student Life

In addition, we truly believe that learning is not just reserved for inside the classroom. We have more than 600 student clubs and organizations. Oh, and our motto, Ut Prosim (That I may serve), allows one the occasional privilege to do some community service (not like when you toilet papered the gym in high school and had to give up your weekend to undo your artwork – this is the good, fun kind of community service).

Food

In addition to great students and academics, our campus has great food. Award-winning food in fact! The Princeton Review's Best 371 Colleges ranked Tech third in the nation in its "Best Campus Food" category.

Sports

Now if you are into sports, you should check out recreation and intramural sports. Also, you really need to experience a football game at Lane Stadium. Once you do, the Metallica song, Enter Sandman, will hold a new meaning for you! Check out this year's football schedule:

www.hokiesports.com/football/schedule/

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