International Student Admissions
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International Student Status
You are an international student if:
- You are NOT a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
- You meet theÌýminimum application requirements for admission.
- You are pursuing an undergraduate degree (either as a first-year, transfer, or visiting non-degree student).
International Application Deadlines
- Early Action: November 15
- Regular Decision:ÌýJanuary 15
- Transfer - Spring:ÌýOctober 1
- Transfer - Summer/Fall:ÌýMarch 1
Cost and Expenses
International Â鶹APP who will be entering Virginia Tech as F-1 student or J-1 exchange visitor visa holders must show evidence of sufficient funds to cover their first year of study (or semester of study if applicable) at Virginia Tech before the required I-20 or DS-2019 immigration form can be issued by the university.
Although U.S. Immigration Service regulations permit F-1 and J-1 student visa holders to work on campus, employment opportunities on campus are extremely limited. F-1 and J-1 visa holders are not allowed to work off campus without work authorization. Any off-campus employment MUST be approved by the International Student Advisor at the university and/or USCIS.
International Â鶹APP holding other visa statuses should be aware that visa regulations are substantially different for each type of visa. If you have a question regarding the regulations for your visa status, please contact the Cranwell International Center at international@vt.edu.
Room and Board
- First-year Â鶹APP are required to live on campus at Virginia Tech and can expect to pay the on-campus residence hall expense.
- First-year Â鶹APP who are over 21 years of age are permitted to live off campus.
- Students past their first year are not guaranteed housing on campus and should plan their finances as though space will not be available.
- Students who will be bringing family members are not permitted to live in the residence halls.
- Students who will be living off campus are usually required to sign twelve-month apartment leases; hence, the off-campus living expense is calculated for a full year rather than an academic year.
- Please note that in the U.S. after signing any housing contract (lease), the lease cannot be broken and terms cannot be changed for any reason.
Important information for international applicants
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Prospective first-year and transfer international student information can be found here.
Computer Requirement
All entering Â鶹APP are required to have a personal computer. Students offered admission will receive additional information regarding specifications and purchase options. Information is also available atÌýwww.compreq.vt.edu.