Accepting the Offer of Admission: Transfer
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 (on or before June 1)
To accept your offer of admission, you must submit your $400 matriculation deposit. 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 JUNE 1, 2010, visit the application status page. Select the link under Admission Term (e.g. "Fall Semester 2010") and follow the on-screen directions to pay by eCheck. eCheck documentation is available online.
To pay by mail, payment must be postmarked BY JUNE 1, 2010. You must include a completed Response Form (PDF) and your check should include your Student ID#, which is printed on your offer letter.
Checks should be made payable to “Treasurer, Virginia Tech.” Mail payment to:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
201 Burruss Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Create your Virginia Tech PID
After your deposit 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 “Hokie SPA” link and then click the “Information for New Students” link.
From the “Information for New Students” section, you will need to:
- Download and return your Immunization History Form(s)
- Sign up for New Student Orientation
- Check your Virginia Tech e-mail via WebMail
- Download and return your Immunization History Form(s)
- Submit your name and student ID number to the Transfer Housing Wait List (if applicable)
Send Transcripts (before Summer Orientation)
Send final official transcripts of all high school and college work through the spring term so that it is received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by June 1, 2010 (summer transcripts must be received by August 15, 2010). All final official transcripts must be received as noted above or your offer of admission will be rescinded. Attendance at summer orientation and registration for fall 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 above.
- 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 Deposit Refund Policy
Transfer applicants who wish to withdraw their application may be elibible for a matriculation deposit refund prior to June 1. To request a refund of your $400 matriculation deposit, you must mail a written request to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, postmarked no later than June 1, 2010. Requests postmarked after June 1, 2010 will not be granted.