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Orientation: Spring Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration

Welcome to Virginia Tech and University Studies!

Our goal is to help you with a smooth transition to Virginia Tech and our University Studies major. Below is an outline of your next steps. If you have questions feel free to email advising@vt.edu.

What is virtual academic advising and course registration?

It is the academic advising and college portion of your VT orientation experience; a series of tasks and meetings designed to help you with your transition to college and class planning. It is required for all new students. You will need to complete the University Studies specific tasks from the timeline below. This is in addition to the VT New Student Checklist but some tasks and reminders may overlap. 

University Studies Spring Advising and Course Registration Timeline

Starting December 4: Advising and Class Registration Email

  • Look for the University Studies Advising and Class Registration email that includes a link to the required questionnaire.
  • Emails will be sent on a rolling basis depending on when you accept your offer to attend VT.

December 7-January 25: Register for Spring Classes

  • Register for classes through Hokie SPA. This will be an ongoing process and can begin prior to meeting with an academic advisor.

Starting December 14: Schedule an Appointment

  • Keep an eye on your VT email for an invitation to schedule an individual advising meeting with a University Studies Advisor.
  • During these individual Zoom meetings, advisors will discuss spring class recommendations and additional registration information.
  • Advisors will be sending appointment invitation emails on a rolling basis after December 14 depending on their availability and when you accept your offer to attend VT.

December 15-January 14: Meet with a University Studies Advisor

  • Attend the mandatory, virtual academic advising meeting that you scheduled with a University Studies advisor.
  • You can start registering for spring classes before this meeting.
  • VT is closed from December 24 through January 1. Advisors will not be available while the university is closed.

December 24 - January 1: VT is Closed

  • Virginia Tech is closed. Advisors will not be available while the university is closed.

January 18: VT is Closed

  • Virginia Tech is closed. Advisors will not be available while the university is closed.

January 19: Classes Begin

  • First day of spring 2027 classes.

January 25: Last Day to Add a Class

  • This is the last day to add a class to your spring 2027 schedule.

Additional VT Tasks to Complete

Initial Account Setup

Required Online Modules for VT

  • Complete your Virtual Orientation Modules - Deadline: January 15
    • Check your VT email for more information after you accept your offer of admission.
    •  Modules will be available starting December 1, plan to spend a few hours completing the modules. 
  • Complete the mandatory Online Programs Modules
    • An email will be sent to your VT email with instructions to complete required online programs including NavigateU, Hokie Ready: Respect, Consent, Community, and Money Smarts.
    • You must complete the Virtual Orientation Modules before you can start NavigateU.

Finances, Health, and Housing Forms

Transfer Credit

  • Send all official high school, college, and university transcripts
    • All transcripts should be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions through electronic transfer (i.e., Parchment) or through mail to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Virginia Tech, 925 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
    • Once final transcripts are received and processed, they will appear on Hokie SPA > Grades Menu > Transfer and Other Additional Credits. 
  • Send all years of official score reports for AP, IB, CLEP, etc.
    • All score reports should be sent to the Office of the University Registrar using the Virginia Tech school code 5859.
    • Once scores are received and processed, they will appear on Hokie SPA > Grades Menu > Transfer and Other Additional Credits. 
  • Update your Self-reported Transcript and Academic Record System (STARS)
    • Make sure your STARS record is up to date with all your expected transfer credit before your virtual academic advising meeting.
    • All final transcripts including fall grades need to be sent to VT and postmarked by or before January 10.

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