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Applying as a Transfer

Accepting the Offer of Admission

Congratulations on your offer of admission to Virginia Tech!

This section contains important steps that you will need to complete before your acceptance of our offer is final.

Reserve your spot

To accept your offer of admission, you must submit your $400 matriculation fee. You can either pay online by eCheck or mail a check or money order. Payment online is preferred.

To pay online by eCheck from your checking account, by the date indicated on the FINAL REQUIREMENTS SHEET (which is mailed with the official offer letter), visit the application status page. Select the link under Admission Term (example: "Fall Semester 2012") and follow the on-screen directions to pay by eCheck. eCheck documentation is available online.

To pay by mail, payment must be postmarked by the date indicated on the FINAL REQUIREMENTS SHEET (which is mailed with the official offer letter). You must include a completed Response Form (PDF) and your check should include your Student ID number, which is printed on your offer letter.

Checks should be made payable to "Treasurer, Virginia Tech." Mail payment to:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
965 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061

Create your Virginia Tech PID

After your matriculation fee has been received (consult the application status page to verify receipt), go to HokieSPA and follow the instructions to create your PID and password. After you successfully create your PID, go to HokieSPA to complete the remaining steps. If you are having problems creating your PID, check out our helpful hints.

Log in to HokieSPA

Go to HokieSPA and log in using your PID and password. Select the "HokieSPA" link and then click the "Information for New Students" link.
From the "Information for New Students" section, you will need to:

Note: transfer students admitted in the spring term will not have Orientation and should follow instructions in the offer letter for course registration.

Send Final Transcripts

Send final official transcripts of all high school and college work through the last term at the current institution so that it is received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the date indicated on the Final Requirements Sheet. All final official transcripts must be received by the date indicated on the Final Requirements Sheet or your offer of admission will be rescinded. Attendance at summer orientation and registration for courses does not exempt you from this requirement.

In order to receive credit through Advanced Placement (AP) or the International Baccalaureate (IB) program, you must have your AP or IB examination scores sent electronically, by the appropriate testing service, to the Office of the University Registrar, Virginia Tech. For more information about tests and scores accepted for credit, visit the Registrar's AP, IB, & CLEP Credit page.

Important

Your offer of admission will be withdrawn under the following circumstances:

  • Your final transcripts are not received by the undergraduate admissions office as directed on the Final Requirements Sheet.
  • Your final grades are significantly lower than your previous academic record, indicating a declining performance in your final semester.
  • You fail to complete any current coursework, as indicated on your application, or you receive a grade below "C" in any of these courses. Please notify our office in writing if you must withdraw from any classes, or if you will receive any grade lower than a "C".

Matriculation Fee Refund Policy

Transfer applicants who wish to withdraw their application may be eligible for a matriculation fee refund according to the terms on the Final Requirements Sheet (which is mailed with the admissions offer letter). Students who meet the terms for refunds on the Final Requirements Sheet should mail a written request to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, postmarked no later than the date indicated. Requests postmarked after the deadline will not be granted.