Application Changes
If you need to make a change to your application, do not start another application. Simply send an e-mail to appchange@vt.edu. Be sure to include your full name on all correspondance. You will get an e-mail 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 e-mail 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 e-mail. 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.


