Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of pages dedicated to answering your questions! For more information or if your question is not listed on any of these pages, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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What Does My Admissions Decision Mean?
Your admissions decision from Virginia Tech should be displayed on your status page within your Applicant Portal. Here's a quick explanation of each one.
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Summer Start FAQ
Summer Academy is now Summer Start! This page will be updated soon. For now, you'll be redirected to the Summer Start website.
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Black College Institute FAQ
The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by Virginia Tech. It hosts talented, high-achieving and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. The in-person program will be held over a 5-day period and the virtual program (juniors) will be held over 4 days.
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Fall Waitlist FAQ
We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application. Because of the strength of your application and supporting documentation, we felt that you deserved to be considered again should space becomes available.
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Transfer Applicant Waitlist FAQs | Summer/Fall 2024
When a transfer student is waitlisted, it means that we need additional information to make the final decision.
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Test-Optional at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech shifted to test-optional for first-year applicants entering in Fall 2021 due to ongoing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Virginia Tech remains test-optional for first-year applicants entering through Fall 2025. Our goal with this policy is to make the application process less stressful, particularly as access to testing can be difficult for students. If you have any questions after reviewing the frequently asked questions below, please reach out to our team at admissions@thelinktrack.com or 540-231-6267.
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First-Year Applicant FAQ
There are two ways to apply for undergraduate admission to Virginia Tech - as a first-year or as a transfer.
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Undergraduate Decision Plans
What is Early Action? What is Regular Decision?
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Group Visits FAQ , redirect
We are excited for the opportunity to welcome your group to Virginia Tech!
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Transfer Applicant FAQ
This page will be updated with FAQs from the 2022 Summer and Fall admissions cycle. For now you will be redirected to the Transfer Admissions homepage. For immediate help, contact us.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the University Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
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University Registrar FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the University Registrar's website.
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Graduate School Admissions FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the Graduate School Admissions website.

For more information, please email us at admissions@thelinktrack.com