Overview of the Transfer Application Process
Virginia Tech is dedicated to providing transfer students with a quality education that builds upon prior academic experience, rather than duplicating it. The steps you will need to take to become a transfer student at Virginia Tech are outlined below. We hope to see you at Virginia Tech soon!
Get Ready
- Overview of the Process
- What Do We Look For? This section will let you know what the application review committee is looking for during application review.
- Dates & Deadlines: You will find important dates and deadlines for transfer applicants in this section.
- Transfer Guide: The Transfer Guide is published each year by the Office of the University Registrar to assist incoming transfer students.
- Virginia Community College System: This section provides information for students transfering to Virginia Tech from a VCCS school.
- Articulation Agreements: See this section if you would like information about Virginia Tech's articulation agreements through the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Engineering.
Apply
- Instructions: Please review this section carefully before completing an application.
- Application Checklist: Review and print the application checklist for a complete list of what is needed to complete the application file.
- Apply Online: Read the instructions and complete the online application process.
After Application
- Application Status: After you complete the application, use the application status page to track your status in the application process.
- Application Changes: Review the types of changes that can be made to your application and how to submit any changes.
- Accepting the Offer of Admission: Learn how to accept an offer of admission from Virginia Tech.
I’m in… now what?
- Admitted Student Timeline: See what lies ahead for you as an admitted student.
- Submitting Your Transcripts: Review the final steps you must take to become a Virginia Tech student.
- Orientation: Learn about new student orientation activities.
Next: What do we look for?
Returning Students
If you were previously accepted to Virginia Tech, took classes, and then left the university in good standing, you do not need to reapply. Please contact the Registrar to ask to be reinstated.



