Applying to Virginia Tech

Application Changes

If you need to make a change to your application, do not start another application. Simply send an email to appchange@vt.edu. Be sure to include your full name on all correspondence. You will get an email confirming your request and informing you of its change.

Below is a list of common application changes. An asterisk (*) signifies that your change request must be approved by a director. You will receive an email either confirming or denying your request.

• Change of address (permanent or mailing)
• Change of major*
• Change of residency (in-state to out-of-state or out-of-state to in-state)*

If you are applying for in-state tuition rates, you must submit the Application for Virginia In-State Tuition Rates as well. If you have questions about residency, please see our residency page.

• Change in term and/or year you will enter Virginia Tech as a student*

You must write a brief statement specifying the reason for your request for deferment, and include it in your email. Also, please specify if you are requesting a refund of the $400 matriculation deposit.

• Change in Corps of Cadets status (joining the Corps or withdrawing from the Corps)
• Change in housing status (off-campus to on-campus or on-campus to off-campus)

All freshmen students are required to live on campus unless given specific permission by Student Programs. You will need to contact them directly at housing@vt.edu or check out Housing & Dining Programs at Student Programs.

• Change of date of birth
• Change of social security number
• Withdrawing your application

Please specify if you are requesting a refund of your matriculation deposit. Refunds are only available to freshman applicants who withdraw their matriculation deposit before May 1 and transfer applicants who withdraw their applications before June 1. Early decision applicants are not eligible for refunds.