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Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Fees and Tuition Rates
Applying Online
Paper Applications
Readmission and Change of Admission Status
Admissions Decisions
Additional Assistance
Frequently Asked Questions about Admissions
Admissions Forms
Interested in studying at Virginia Tech?
Please read a special message from our Dean, Dr. Karen DePauw.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply online. Applying online streamlines the application process and reduces processing time.
All required documents must be received by the Graduate School by the application deadline in order for your application to be complete. Please ensure that your application contains the following:
Formal application
Complete and submit your application online.Transcripts
Submit two sets of transcripts. The Graduate School Admissions Office must receive official transcripts (with English translations) by the appropriate application deadline date. Submit an additional set of transcripts to the academic department to which you are applying.Letters of recommendation
Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the academic department to which you are applying. We request that your references complete the attached Reference Form.Test scores (if applicable to the department to which you are applying)
Test scores such as the TOEFL and GRE/GMAT should be sent to the Graduate School, institution code 5859. There is no department code. Please have the testing authority submit your scores to Virginia Tech directly. If you submit the scores with your application, only official, sealed copies will be accepted.
Application requirements vary by degree and department. Prior to completing your application, please review the requirements listed below (organized by campus) to ensure that you have all of the required application materials and test results.
- Blacksburg
- Hampton Roads Center
- Northern Virginia Center ( Falls Church )
- Richmond Center
- Roanoke Center
- Southwest Virginia Center (Abingdon)
- Washington Alexandria Architecture Center
Testing Requirements
GRE (Graduate Record Examination) or GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) requirements vary for both international and domestic students by department. For example, applicants to the Pamplin College of Business are required to submit the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) instead of the GRE. Check the department listings above for details.
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) scores are required of all international students whose first language is not English, except those applicants who have graduated from an accredited university where English is the language of instruction. The university-wide minimum requirement is 80 for Internet, 213 for Computer, and 550 for paper; However, some departments require a higher score. TOEFL scores are not required of US permanent residents and US naturalized citizens.
Official test scores should be sent to the Virginia Tech Graduate School, institution code 5859. Do not enter a department code.
We encourage applicants to submit their complete applications, including supplemental materials, early to allow sufficient time for application processing. International applicants must be accepted by the Graduate School no later than May 15 for fall and October 15 for spring to allow sufficient time for immigration processes and travel.
Each department may have its own application deadline. Please contact the department directly or for more information.
Prospective students seeking scholarships and
loans should contact the Virginia
Tech Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid for financial
aid deadlines.
Degree seeking applicants must pay a $45 non-refundable application fee. Non-degree applicants and those former students who wish to re-admit must pay a non-refundable $25 application fee.
Teachers and other school administrators in Virginia qualify for a special reduced tuition rate and should complete the Request for Reduced Tuition Rate for Grades K-12 form.
Additional information about tuition and fees >>
Click on the button below to apply online. Applying online will expedite the processing of your application. The $45 non-refundable fee is valid for one year.
You can track your application's progress online once it has been submitted and processed. We will send you an e-mail providing instructions for checking your application status.
If you are unable or choose not to apply online, you may download the application form.
Readmission and Change of Admission Status
Graduate students who have not been enrolled for more than one year must formally apply for Readmission.
Graduate students previously admitted to a degree who will be returning
to the
same degree level and the same degree program may apply online for Readmission.
Public school teachers previously admitted to do professional certification
coursework can also use the Readmission application. A $25 non-refundable
fee is required.
The Change of Degree Status form can only be used to
change from one degree seeking status to another degree seeking status
within the same
program/department (e.g., MS to PhD, PhD to MS). Students classified
as Commonwealth Campus (a type of non-degree status) who are requesting
admission to degree status must submit a new on-line application
to enter a degree program. A $45 non-refundable fee is required.
Once an applicant submits an application, a file is created containing support materials such as reference letters, test scores, transcripts, and other information. When the package is complete, information is reviewed by the prospective department. The head of the department and a departmental graduate committee will make a recommendation. With the department's recommendation, the Graduate School will make the final decision, and a letter from the dean of the Graduate School is sent to inform the student of the decision. Please allow six to eight weeks for a decision to be made.
For additional information or assistance, please contact the Graduate School.
Telephone: 540/231-8636
E-mail:
Frequently Asked Questions about Admissions
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