Housing Options

On-Campus Housing
Off-Campus Housing
Apartment Hunting
Furnishing Your Home
Establishing Local Services

On-Campus Housing
Virginia Tech offers on-campus housing for Graduate and Professional students. This housing option reflects both the diversity and tradition that are the hallmark of graduate studies at Tech. The facilities are suited to provide privacy, convenience, and an atmosphere conducive to learning. On-campus housing is offered only to single students (those without spouses and other family). Visit Student Programs to learn more about this option.

Off-Campus Housing
The Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing Office (VTOCH) maintains a website with an abundance of information about housing, rentals, subleasing, roommates, transportation, utilities, and so on. The site includes a searchable database that allows you to specify the criteria that you are looking for in an apartment. Students can also post messages to several forums to discuss topics related to many off-campus living issues. Visit the VTOCH website, select the "Resources" link to find sample lease and roommate agreements, housing fair information, maps, and communities that provide accommodations for graduate students and families. VTOCH can also be reached by telephone at 540/231-3466 or by email.

Apartment Hunting
The Guide to Apartments and Residential Rentals in the New River Valley provides a comprehensive listing of apartment complexes in the area.

The Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing Office lists the following complexes as ones that contain graduate and professional areas:

• Brendon Apartments
• Foxridge Apartments
• Knollwood
• Maple Ridge Townhomes
• Terrace View
• Windsor Hills Apartments

The Roanoke Times also offers classified listings of houses and apartments.

Furnishing Your Home
There are a variety of furnishing options in the area for students with different types of budgets. A few are listed below.

New furnishings
Grand Home Furnishings, Christiansburg, 540/381-4000
Classic Interiors, Christiansburg, 540/381-0020
Barewood Unfinished Furniture, Christiansburg, 540/381-1117

Furniture for rent
Aaron Rents, 3215 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke, 540/343-0944

Used furniture
YMCA Thrift Shop, 1000 N. Main St., Blacksburg, 540/552-2633
Southern Discount Furniture, 1531 S. Main St., 540/552-3004
Check out postings in the Squires and Johnston Student Centers.

Once you establish your personal identifier (PID), you may also log on to access the For Sale electronic bulletin boards through My VT. This is one of the cheapest ways to purchased used furniture, electronics, and other goods. See the Becoming an Official Student section for more about establishing your PID. Then, log on to My VT and choose the Community tab. View the local newsgroups, especially “vatech.forsale” and “bburg.forsale”.

Christiansburg is also home to three superstores where you can find most everything for your home!
Target
Walmart
K-Mart

Please note that these lists are in no way exhaustive or intended to represent all of the commerical offerings in the area. They are simply a tool to help students begin to explore the area.

Establishing Local Services
Utilities
If you rent an apartment off campus, your landlord or leasing office should provide you with a list of local utility companies that service your apartment. In addition, the Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing Office maintains a short list of utility providers as well. That can be located at: http://www.uusa.vt.edu/uusaServices/OCH/rentals/vtoch.htm*
*note that a free login ID is required

Mail Service
The U.S. Postal Service offers an easy tool to change your address online.

The two post office branches nearest to campus (within a half-mile each) are:

Downtown Post Office: 118 N. Main Street,
Blacksburg, VA 24060, 1-800-ASK-USPS

Blacksburg Main Post Office: 909 University Blvd,
Blacksburg, VA 24060

Driver's License and Car Registration
If you wish to obtain a Virginia driver's license and car registration, visit:

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), Christiansburg
385 Arbor Drive, Christiansburg, VA 24073
1-866-DMVLINE (1-866-368-5463) or 1-800-435-5137

Additional information about motor vehicle licenses and vehicle decals can be found at the Blacksburg town website.

* Please note that possessing a Virginia driver's license does not guarantee eligibility for in-state tuition. Contact the Graduate School (540/231-8636) for more information.

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