- VT Global Travel Policy
- International Visitor Guidelines
- About the Hokie Sentinel and the Hokie Sentinel Global Travel Assessment (HSGTA)
- Faculty Resource Guide
- Proposal for New International Initiatives (online survey) The online proposal is the first step in initiating a new international program or agreement. The IPFC (COE International Programs Faculty Committee) and the COE director of global engagement will review the proposal.
- DAAD Group Study Visits (Germany)
- Financial Resources
Potential funding opportunities for new international initiatives.
- Submission of Export Control Questionnaire (Required for all visitors)
- Invitation letters and Process: Individual faculty, departments and colleges may NOT issue their own invitation letters
- “After the required export review is complete, if the hosting department/faculty wants to request an invitation letter for the visitor, the export certification from OESRC and a draft invitation letter should be sent to Belinda Pauley for processing. Colleges may require the request for letters of invitation to also be reviewed and approved through the appropriate contact in the Dean’s office. Please refer to the invitation letter template.
Upon receipt of the request export certification and draft letter, Belinda Pauley will process the invitation letter on letterhead for signature by the Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs. Only the Office of the Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs may issue invitation letters for international visitors. Invitation letters are not to be issued by any other office at Virginia Tech. After the invitation letter has been processed, Ms. Pauley will scan and email the letter to the host faculty/department who may then forward it to the visitor. If requested, Ms. Pauley will also send the original letter in campus mail to the host faculty/department or make it available for pick up in International Support Services.” -International Support Services--International Visitor Guidelines
- “After the required export review is complete, if the hosting department/faculty wants to request an invitation letter for the visitor, the export certification from OESRC and a draft invitation letter should be sent to Belinda Pauley for processing. Colleges may require the request for letters of invitation to also be reviewed and approved through the appropriate contact in the Dean’s office. Please refer to the invitation letter template.
- Proposal to Host an International Delegation : To be filled out for a visit involving the president/provost of another university or a visit involving more than one department or college at VT.
- International Support Services (ISS) Office International Visitor Guidelines
- International Support Services (ISS) Office guidelines for hosting a J1 Visa holder
- International Support Services (ISS) Office guidelines for hosting a B/Visa waiver holder
Travel Forms and Requirements
Contact GEER
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