Minors
The College of Engineering hosts several minor programs of study for undergraduate students.
Students studying in the new Classroom Building.
Minors Within the College of Engineering
A minor is a group of courses, fewer than the number required for a major, for students to take who wish to develop expertise or pursue an interest in some subject in addition to their major. Minors are optional. Checksheets (or a list of all required courses) for all minors offered at the university can be found on the Registrar's website. The College of Engineering minors and requirements to declare each minor are listed below.
Adding a Minor
To officially add a minor, students must complete the COE Minor Application during the application dates listed below.
End of Spring 2023 Dates
- Applications Accepted: May 4, 2023 - May 19, 2023
- Decision Notification Sent: May 22, 2023 -- students with concerns about the impact on summer enrollment can email coeaa@vt.edu to request an earlier review.
End of Summer 2023 Dates
- Applications Accepted: July 31, 2023 - August 11, 2023
- Decision Notification Sent: August 16, 2023
End of Fall 2023 Dates
- Applications Accepted: December 11, 2023 - January 5, 2024
- Decision Notification Sent: January 8, 2024.
Dropping a Minor
To drop an engineering minor, students should email coeaa@vt.edu at any time with the request. To drop a minor outside the College of Engineering, contact the college housing the minor.
Restricted Engineering Minors
Biomedical Engineering
Requirements: 1) Enrolled in a restricted engineering degree; 2) Minimum of a 3.0 overall GPA
Contact: Amanda Sandridge
Computer Science
Requirements: 1) Enrolled in a degree-granting major; 2) Completed one of the following CS courses at Virginia Tech with a minimum grade of a C: CS 2114 (ECE 2574 and ECE 3514 can be substituted) or CS 2505 (ECE 2564 can be substituted)
Contact: Amy Jordan
Cybersecurity
Requirements: Completed one of the following courses at Virginia Tech CS 3214 (C min) or ECE 3574 (C- min)
Contact: Joe Tront
Human-Computer Interaction
Requirements: Enrolled in a degree-granting major
Contact: Amy Jordan
Non-Restricted Engineering Minors
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Contact: Amanda Sandridge
Green Engineering
Contact: Sean McGinnis
Innovation
Contact: Dr. Lisa McNair
Interdisciplinary Engineering and Science (Scieneering)
Contact: COE Academic Affairs
Naval Engineering
Contact: Dr. Alan Brown
Nuclear Engineering
Contact: Dr. Linda Vick