The Hokie Spirit is epitomized by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Being a member of the Virginia Tech community is more than accepting the fact that the colors maroon and orange truly do match. It's about learning both inside and outside of the classroom. It's about community service and helping your fellow man. To borrow from the spiritual and political leader, Gandhi, it's about expanding your horizons so that you can be the change you want to see in the world.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Hokie Spirit
The Hokie Spirit is epitomized by our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). Being a member of the Virginia Tech community is more than accepting the fact that the colors maroon and orange truly do match. It's about learning both inside and outside of the classroom. It's about community service and helping your fellow man. To borrow from the spiritual and political leader, Gandhi, it's about expanding your horizons so that you can be the change you want to see in the world.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Attention New Hokies: Key contacts and upcoming dates and deadlines
- If you haven't already, you need to accept the offer of admission by paying your matriculation deposit. Deadline: May 1.
- 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)
- Look for your housing and dining contract (Complete in May)
- Get ready for July Orientation. (Sign up in May)
- Look for your computer specifications (Available in May)
- Submit your Immunization History Form (Complete in June)
- Submit your final high school and college transcripts (Deadline: June)
- Consider attending Hokie Camp! (Sign up anytime)
- Get ready for move-in (August).
Monday, April 12, 2010
Attention New Hokies!
If you were accepted to Virginia Tech as a member of the class of 2014 and you are still trying to make up your mind about whether the university is right for you, consider attending Hokie Focus this weekend.
Hokie Focus is a free, one-day event where you can take part in student-led tours, talk with representatives from the various colleges and see our beautiful campus. You pick which day - either Saturday (April 17) or Sunday (April 18).
If you already know that Virginia Tech is the place for you, no need to make an extra trip to campus this weekend. If that's the case, we'll see you in July for Orientation!
To view the Hokie Focus schedule, visit our website. If you do plan on attending Hokie Focus, you will need to register for the free event in advance.
Friday, April 2, 2010
Admissions, it's personal
- Diversity, in its many forms: ethnic, racial, diversity of thought, diversity of religion, geographic diversity, socioeconomic diversity if you happen to be the first in your family to go to college, etc.
- Interest in the Corps of Cadets: we see this as an indicator of leadership.
- Legacy: if you happen to be the son or daughter of a Virginia Tech graduate.
- Activities: we like to see quality vs. quantity.
- Community Service: as long as it's not court ordered. (just joking!)
- Optional Personal Statement/Essay: 7 different options to choose from.
- Letters of Recommendation are not solicited, but you can send them in (just make sure they are sent by your high school with your transcript).