University Honors

Transfer applicants who have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) in previous college work may apply to University Honors. Students who have demonstrated exceptional and creative ability may also request consideration for University Honors. For more information, contact: Director, University Honors, Virginia Tech, Hillcrest Hall, Blacksburg, VA 2406?; phone: 540/231-4591; fax: 540/231-4522; honors@vt.edu; www.univhonors.vt.edu.

Corps of Cadets

Virginia Tech’s Corps of Cadets, open to all students, is a university program dedicated to developing tomorrow’s leaders. While participating in a full-time military academic life style, cadets hone their leadership, time-management, and decision-making skills.

Students who have exceptional leadership qualities, as demonstrated through a record of leadership in extracurricular activities, student and civic organizations, athletic teams, or successful employment prior to college, and who are interested in enrolling in the Corps of Cadets may be given additional consideration in the admissions process. However, please note that applying to the university and designating on your application your intent to enroll as a cadet is a serious commitment to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. The admissions committee reserves the right to reevaluate your admission status if you request a change to civilian status after you have been offered admission as a cadet. If you must become exempt from cadet status due to personal, health, or other reasons, situations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

As an addition to their chosen academic track, cadets also have the opportunity to receive a minor in leadership through the Corps of Cadets Leader Development program. Cadets are not required to participate in ROTC, but all ROTC students must be members of the Corps. All cadets (except juniors or seniors living with their spouses) are required to live in cadet residence halls unless excused by the commandant. The Corps offers scholarships that do not require military service; the ROTC programs offer some scholarships that do. Contact the Commandant of Cadets: 143 Brodie Hall, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061; 540/231-6413; toll-free, 888/VTCORPS (882-6777); vtcorps@vt.edu; www.vtcc.vt.edu.

Housing

Transfer students may request on-campus housing. For more information, contact the Office of Student Programs at 540/231-6204, housing@vt.edu, or www.studentprograms.vt.edu. Transfers are not required to live on campus. There are no campus apartments for married students or students with families. For assistance in finding off-campus housing, contact the Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing Office at 540/231-3466, vtoch@vt.edu, or www.vtoch.uusa.vt.edu.

Computer Requirement

All entering students are required to have their own personal computer. Specifications vary by major. Students who accept the offer of admission will receive information regarding model requirements and purchase options available. For more information about the computer requirement, send e-mail to computer.requirement@vt.edu; or visit the web site at www.compreq.vt.edu.

Campus Security

Virginia Tech received both the Virginia and National Law Enforcement Challenge for Traffic Saftey in 1999 and 2000, awarded by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, as well as the Governor’s Community Crime Prevention award twice in recent years. The University Police Department is nationally accredited. The department gathers and publishes statistics on campus crime, including the Clery Act, and guidelines for campus security.

For more information, contact: Virginia Tech Police, Blacksburg, VA 24061; 540/231- 6411; phyllist@vt.edu; www.police.vt.edu.