Applying Online

1. Read the Instructions for Applying Online.
2. Create an ApplyWeb account (if first-time user)
3. Select type of application
4. Complete the application form, save, and send online to Virginia Tech by selecting this option at the end of the application.
5. Pay the appropriate application fee online using the secure credit card transaction service.
6. Once the Office of Undergraduate Admissions acknowledges your application, you will receive a verification e-mail.

Applying Using the Paper Application

Please note, Virginia Tech expects all applicants to apply using the online application.

1. Download the paper application (If you don’t have a PDF viewer, you can download Adobe Reader for free.)
2. Make sure to complete the Virginia In-State Tuition Form, which is included as part of both the online and paper Freshman Application. This form must be submitted with your application if you claim entitlement to Virginia in-state tuition rates, even if you are currently a Virginia resident. Failure to complete this form will result in your classification as an out-of-state student. For more information, please see the residency page.
3. Mail your completed application and the application fee to Virginia Tech, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 201 Burruss Hall, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061.

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What We Need From You

Whether you apply online or send in the paper application, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions must receive the following supporting materials to ensure your application file is complete:

1. A check or money order payable to Treasurer of Virginia Tech for the non-refundable application fee of $50.
2. SAT Reasoning Test or ACT plus writing test scores. Tests should be taken by the December test date of the applicant's senior year. Virginia Tech’s CEEB code is 5859; the ACT code is 4420.
3. High School Transcript: An official or unofficial copy of your current high school transcript must be sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. It should be postmarked no later than the application deadline (Early Decision: November 1; Regular Decision: January 15).
4. Supplemental High School Information (included in both the online and paper Freshman Application): All applicants must print this form and have a guidance counselor or principal complete and sign it and include it with the transcript.
5. Mid-Year High School Report (included in both the online and paper Freshman Application): Applicants should work with their guidance counselors to complete the Mid-Year High School Report, then submit the report along with a copy of their first semester or mid-year report card to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as soon as the report card is available (no later than February 27).
6. Final Grades/High School Transcript- All incoming freshmen must submit their final official high school transcripts to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions no later than June 30.

Don’t forget to…

• Provide your U.S. Social Security Number and correct date of birth.
• Indicate your planned entrance date.
• Include copies of both sides of your Resident Alien card and visa (if applicable).
• Select your requested major.

• Check the Early Decision box and sign the Early Decision statement at the end of the application (if applicable).
• Agree to and sign the Pledge of Honor.

• For maximum financial aid consideration, complete the FAFSA as soon as possible. The priority deadline is March 11.
• Complete the Virginia Tech General Scholarship application by March 11 for all need and non-need based scholarships. (You must complete the FAFSA before you can submit the General Scholarship application.)

Note: It is the responsibility of each applicant to submit all required information and materials by the deadline and to ensure that the information is accurate. Completed applications will receive priority in the review process. Because of time constraints, it is not always possible for the admissions office to request missing information. When submitting supplemental materials separate from the application, make sure your name, Virginia Tech application number, and high school name are included on all pieces. Also, be sure to include your current name, if different from the name on the materials.

To help us and yourself, please review the above checklist carefully. The university reserves the right to withdraw, without notice, any application that is not complete by the deadline.

Next: Fill out the online application