Prospective International Students

COVID-related procedures for Spring 2022 semester

More information can be found on the VT Ready website: https://ready.vt.edu/

Applying to Virginia Tech

• If you are ready to apply to the graduate school, click here.
• Application Deadlines for International Students
• Change of Visa Status (COS)
• Financial Requirements
• Medical and Health Insurance Requirements

What to do once your accepted

Congratulations on being accepted to study at Virginia Tech in the Greater Washing D.C. area.   In addition to the items on the new student checklist, here are the steps to take after you receive acceptance to a Virginia Tech graduate program.

• Obtaining your Immigration Documents
• Shipping of Immigration Documents
• Pre-Arrival and Arrival Checklist
• Immigration Orientation
• Guide for New International Students

Life in the Greater Washington D.C. Area

• Area Airports - Information about the region's 3 area airports, and how to travel from them to the Northern Virginia Center or other destination.
• Housing - Resources to help you locate housing in the D.C. area.
• Climate and Weather - Information about the weather and climate in the D.C. area.

Need Help? Have Any Questions?

The International Graduate Student Services (IGSS) office serves and supports Virginia Tech’s international community in the Greater Washington D.C. Area. The office is responsible for international graduate students and exchange students throughout the six Virginia Tech extended campuses in Northern Virginia.