Monday, May 17, 2010

May Transfer Hokie News

Throughout the academic year we publish a newsletter to keep applicants posted about the latest news, opportunities, and resources at Virginia Tech. If you haven't heard an admission decision regarding your application yet, please keep checking your application status page.

Check out the May Transfer Hokie News where you will learn more about:

Upcoming deadlines for students offered admission to Virginia Tech:

Now: Create your guest account if you haven't already

May: Computer specifications available at www.compreq.vt.edu

June 1: Transfer offer of admission response due

June: After accepting the offer of admission, create your VT PID

June: Sign up for Orientation

June: Submit your Immunization History Form

June: Submit your final high school and college transcripts

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Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Attention New Hokies: Upcoming deadlines for transfer students

Congratulations are in order if you have been accepted to Virginia Tech as a transfer student! Below are some key dates and deadlines you should keep in mind.
  1. If you haven't already, you need to accept the offer of admission by paying your matriculation deposit. Deadline: June 1.
  2. Once you have accepted the offer of admission and paid your matriculation deposit, you need to create your VT PID. Please keep in mind that if you pay your matriculation deposit online, please wait at least 1 business day for us to process your payment. You will not be able to create your PID until your payment has been processed. (As soon as you accept the offer of admission)
  3. Get ready for July Orientation. (Sign up in May)
  4. Look for your computer specifications (Available in May)
  5. Submit your Immunization History Form (Complete in June)
  6. Submit your final high school and college transcripts (Deadline: June)
  7. Consider attending Hokie Camp! (Sign up anytime)
We are looking forward to welcoming you to campus!

Here are some key contacts you might find useful in the coming weeks and months:

Undergraduate Admissions (?s about your offer of admission)
admiss@vt.edu
540/231-6267

Bursar (?s about money stuff):
bursar@vt.edu

Financial Aid & Scholarships (self explanatory!)
finaid@vt.edu

Health Center (?s about immunizations and health history form)
540/231-8104

Housing & Dining (self explanatory!)
housing@vt.edu

tracks@vt.edu

4Help (?s about computer stuff)
540/231-4357


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Friday, April 2, 2010

The waiting game

Waiting is tough in general. Waiting to hear back from the college to which you applied so you can shore up your college plans can create a whole new level of impatience. We get that. With that said, we are trying to get notifications out as soon as possible.

All notifications to transfer applicants will be distributed in time for you to learn your admission decision by the national notification date, which is May 1. With that said, a few rounds of admission decisions have already been released, the latest round of letters were mailed this week. To learn whether your application is still pending or if a decision has been made, check out your application status page.

To those of you who are still waiting to learn your admission decision - hang in there!

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Thursday, March 18, 2010

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.



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Thursday, March 11, 2010

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:

  • 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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Thursday, March 4, 2010

February Transfer Hokie News

Throughout the academic year we publish a newsletter to keep you posted about the latest news and upcoming deadlines, etc. Check out the February Transfer Hokie News where you will learn more about:
  • Upcoming Deadlines
  • Show me the money!
  • News From Campus
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Outreach at VT

Virginia Tech places great emphasis on outreach. Why? Because it helps to prepare students for the modern workforce and enriches the communities where Hokies live and work. In 2008, the university developed the Center for Student Engagement and Community Partnerships (CSECP). The purpose of the CSECP is to be a liaison between campus and the community, which furthers the university's land-grant mission and helps Hokies live Virginia Tech's motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

The CSECP, with the aid of Service-Learning at VT, even works with faculty to incorporate community service into coursework. In addition, through partnerships with VTEngage, the CSECP encourages student volunteerism. If you decide to transfer to Virginia Tech, we hope you will check out some volunteer opportunities!
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