The Graduate School Transforming graduate education
What makes us unique? Application and Admission The Graduate Life Center (GLC) is the heart of a progressive, inclusive graduate community and gathers administrative, academic, social, and residential functions all under one roof. The GLC offers housing, academic, and meeting spaces; programming and social activities; and Graduate School offices in an award-winning complex not found at any other institution. The GLC provides students opportunities to meet and collaborate with faculty and peers across disciplines, develop skills for academic and professional success, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. All applicants must have a baccalaureate degree or the equivalent of a U.S. four-year degree from a regionally accredited institution. All applicants must submit the following items: The Graduate Life Center Transformative Graduate Education (TGE) The Graduate School facilitates the Transformative Graduate Education (TGE) initiative developed by Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education Karen. P. DePauw. Through a mix of unique programs and opportunities, TGE pushes the boundaries of traditional disciplinary academic education, encouraging interdisciplinary research and collaboration across fields. All of our TGE programs, courses, workshops, and support services are rooted in the four pillars of knowledge, leadership, scholarly inquiry, and social responsibility. We aim to significantly change how graduate students prepare to become the next generation of scientists, educators, scholars, engineers, artists, and career professionals in an ever-evolving global context. Did you know? Each year the Graduate School recognizes up to three exemplary graduate students for their character, service, outstanding contributions, and academic achievements with a $500 award. The Graduate School s Diversity Scholars program provides support for students to develop and implement initiatives aimed at addressing and improving diversity and inclusion at the university. The Graduate School provides extensive training and mentorship for Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs) and founded the innovative GTA Academy of Excellence. Admission Requirements Completed application Official transcripts from all institutions where a bachelor s degree was received or graduate-level work was undertaken Non-refundable application fee Other materials required by departments may include the following (check department websites for details): Letters of recommendation Statement of purpose Résumé or curriculum vitae Supplemental information (example of written work, essay questions, etc.) An official report of test scores (GRE, GMAT, etc.) International Applicants International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency. Acceptable documentation includes TOEFL, IELTS, or proof that English was the language of instruction for earned degrees. Non-degree Programs and Certificates Interdisciplinary Programs Individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree may apply for admission to one of our non-degree programs. Visit our catalog to get a listing of programs and degree options. Virginia Tech offers a number of interdisciplinary programs (cross-college, cross-university). Seven institutes promote interdisciplinary research and discovery. Apply online at www.graduateschool.vt.edu Graduate education at Virginia Tech transcends traditional disciplinary perspectives and promotes collaboration across colleges, departments, and academic units. Interdisciplinary education and research embrace diversity, inclusiveness, educational breadth, and interdependence.
The Graduate School Did you know? Fall 2016 enrollment: 72% at the Blacksburg campus c s 68% Part-time 32% Full-time U.S. ent resident an students al Internatio n =100 ens or perm itiz 6,773 45 Master s 49% Certificate/other 6% Doctoral 34% 41% Females 30 are years more old than % Graduate students at Virginia Tech are an important and valued part of the academic community. We view graduate education as a partnership between outstanding graduate students and distinguished and internationally renowned faculty. Graduate students collaborate with faculty to continue our longstanding commitment to learning, discovery, and engagement. Did you know? Virginia Tech s Bouchet Graduate Honor Society chapter recognizes outstanding scholarly achievement and promoties diversity and excellence in doctoral education. Little Hokie Hangout is a part-time parent cooperative established by Virginia Tech Graduate School to provide affordable and quality child care to students with families. Work-life grants are available to all students who are expecting or adopting children.
Did you know? Virginia Tech Graduate School leads the country in holistic admissions methods for graduate application review. A graduate ombudsperson is available to graduate students for confidential consultation and assistance with addressing concerns that arise in the university setting. Hundreds of graduate students participate in the Graduate Student Assembly s annual research symposium, which draws a wide audience from across the university and beyond. Symposium participants are eligible for more than $13,000 in awards. The new meditation room is one of the GLC s many student-focused features. Global Perspectives Developed in 2005 by Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education Karen P. DePauw, the Global Perspectives Program (GPP) provides graduate students the opportunity to explore differences in academic practices and higher education issues through collaboration with students, faculty and administrators at institutes including the universities of Basel, Zurich and Lugano and the Polytechnic Institute of Milan. Virginia Tech s campus in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland serves as a base camp for the GPP students, who work on individual and group research projects. More than 120 graduate students have participated, representing all eight of the university s colleges. GPP is an integral part of the Graduate School s Transformative Graduate Education initiative. The World is Our Campus 2 1. Blacksburg 2. Southwest Virginia 3. Roanoke 4. Hampton Roads 5. Richmond Virginia 1 3 Virginia Tech at a glance From our founding in 1872 to today, university traditions are firmly rooted in our motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) and in our land-grant missions of instruction, research, and solving the problems of society through public service and outreach activities. The main campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, with extended campus locations spread across the Commonwealth of Virginia, and programs and centers located in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Caribbean. 7 5 6 4 6. National Capital Region/ Northern Virginia 7. Leesburg 9 colleges and the Graduate School 3,900 faculty members, instructors, and researchers 7 major research institutes Switzerland Egypt 244,500 alumni living in every state and more than 100 countries 31,000+ students (about 6,500 graduate students) 150 master s and doctoral degree programs
Academic Programs The Graduate Life Center Accounting and Information Systems B Advanced Graduate Studies B Aerospace Engineering B,V Africana Studies B Agriculture and Applied Economics B Agriculture and Extension Education B Agriculture and Life Sciences V Air Transportation Systems Animal and Poultry Sciences B Architecture B,N Architecture and Design Research Options: Architecture, Design Research, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design B,N Arts Leadership (ALRC) B ASPECT Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical, and Cultural Thought B Biobased Materials B Biochemistry B Biological Sciences B Biological Systems Engineering B Biological Transport B Biomedical and Veterinary Sciences B, N Biomedical Engineering B Bio-Inspired Buildings* B Building/Construction Science and Management B Business, Executive Business Research Business Administration (Evening, Executive, Professional) N,R,O Doctoral Education Specialist Master s Certificate B Blacksburg C Roanoke (Carilion) H Hampton Roads N National Capital Region Chemistry B R Richmond O Roanoke S Southwest Virginia V Virtual Civil Engineering (Options: Civil Infrastructure, Construction Engineering and Management, Environmental and Water Resources, Geospatial Engineering, Geotechnical, Structural Engineering and Materials, Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering) B,H,N,R,O,S Civil Infrastructure B Communication B Computational Engineering Science and Mechanics B Computational Tissue Engineering* B Computer Engineering B,H,N,R,O,S,V Computer Science and Applications B,N Creative Technologies B Creative Writing B Critical Design Thinking B Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences B Dairy Science B Disaster Resilience* B Economic Development B,N Economics B Education, Career and Technical B,H,N,R,S Education, Career and Technical (Teaching licensure) B Education, Counselor Education B,N,O Education, Curriculum and Instruction B Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Options: Elementary Education, English, Foundations, History and Social Science, Mathematics, English as a Second Language, Music, Science, Special Education, Technology) B Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Options: Reading Specialist, Mathematics Specialist ) B,O,S Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Educational Leadership option) B,H,N,R,O,S Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (Higher Education option) B Education, Educational Research and Evaluation B Educational Research B Electrical Engineering B,H,N,R,O,S,V Emerging Devices Technologies Engineering Education B,H,N,R,O,S Engineering Administration-MEA B,H,N,R,O,S Engineering Mechanics B English B Entomology B,V Environmental Design and Planning B Environmental Engineering B,N Environmental Politics and Policy B, V Finance B Fisheries and Wildlife Conservation B Food Science and Technology B,V Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures (Options: French/Franophone Studies option, Multi-language Studies option, Hispanic Studies option) B,V Forestry - MF B Foundations of Political Analysis B,V Future Professoriate B Genetics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology B Geography B Geosciences B Geospatial and Environmental Analysis B Geospatial Information Technology B Higher Education Administration B History B Homeland Security Policy B,N Horticulture B Human Centered Design* B Human Development (Options: Adult Development and Aging, Child and Adolescent Development, Family Studies) B Human Development (Options: Adult Learning, Human Resource Development) N Human Development (Marriage and Family Therapy) B,N Human Factors B Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise (Options: Basic, Clinical, and Behavioral) B Human Nutrition (Option: Muscle Physiology and Biochemistry) B Human-Computer Interactions B Human System Integration B,H,N,R,O,S Individual Interdisciplinary B Industrial and Systems Engineering (Options: General Industrial, Human Factors, Management Systems, Manufacturing, and Operations Research) B,N Information Assurance Engineering B,N Information Policy and Society B,V Information Technology V Integrated STEM B Interdisciplinary Water and Health Science B Interfaces of Global Change* B International Research Abroad B,N International Research and Development B Landscape Architecture (see Architecture for Ph.D. option) B,N Learning Sciences B Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management N Business, Hospitality and Tourism Management B Business Information Technology (Management Science) B Chemical Engineering B Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Options: Educational Psychology, Instructional Design and Technology, Integrative STEM Education) B Education, Curriculum and Instruction (Instructional Technology Master of Arts) V Gerontology B Global Planning and International Development Studies B, N Global Sustainability B Health Product Risk Management V Local Government Management B,N Macromolecular Science and Engineering B Management B Marketing B *Emerging interdisciplinary doctoral programs
Academic Programs (continued) Doctoral B C H N Education Specialist Blacksburg Roanoke (Carilion) Hampton Roads National Capital Region R O S V Material Culture and Public Humanities B Quantitative Resource Assessment B Materials Science and Engineering B Race and Social Policy B,N Mathematics B Regenerative Medicine* B Mechanical Engineering B,H,N Religious Studies B Metropolitan Studies B,N Mining Engineering B Molecular Plant Sciences* B Natural Resources MNR B,N,V Master s Remote Sensing* B Research in Translational Medicine B Rhetoric and Writing B Science and Technology Studies B,N Natural Resources (Executive) N Security Studies B,V Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organization Management B,N Security Governance B Sociology B Nuclear Engineering B,H,N,R,O,S,V Sociology (Africana Studies, Women and Gender) B Ocean Engineering B,V Special Education Administration and Supervision B Philosophy B SPIA-Nonprofit and Nongovernmental Organization Management V Physics B Planning, Governance, and Globalization B,N Plant Pathology, Physiology, and Weed Science B Political Science B,V Politics and Policy Studies of Science and Technology B,N Statistics B Sustainable Nanotechnology* B Systems Engineering B,H,N,R,O,S Theatre Arts B Problem Solving for Leading Change B Traffic Control and Operations B Psychology (Options: Clinical Science, Developmental Science, Industrial Organizational, Biological) B Translational Biology, Medicine, and Health C Translational Plant Science* B Public Administration MPA B,N,R Transportation Systems Engineering B Public Administration and Public Affairs B,N Public and International Affairs MPIA B,N Public and Non-Profit Financial Management B Public Health B Public History B Public and Nonprofit Financial Management B graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/programs.html Translational Obesity Research* B Treatment Process Engineering N Urban and Regional Planning B,H,N,R,O,V Urban Hydrology and Stormwater Management B Water INTERface* B Water Quality Management B Watershed Management B Women s and Gender Studies B Wood Science B Certificate Richmond Roanoke Southwest Virginia Virtual
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