How To Guides
This How To series has been created to provide instructions and tips related to many topics you have questions about. Please review the information and reach out to your engineering academic advisor if you have any questions.
How To:
Academic Advising
Find your academic advisor
Make an appointment on Navigate
Request a class absence verification
Academic Record
Access my unofficial transcript
View my academic holds
View my final grades
Classroom Success
Calculate my course grades
Calculate my semester GPA and overall GPA
Practice good time management skills
Use Canvas
Use office hours
Course Registration
Course registration overview
Course request
Force-add a class
Hokie Scheduler:
Tutorial
Video Tutorial
Pre-Registration Tutorial
Registration (Add/Drop) and Schedule:
Video Tutorial 1
Video Tutorial 2
Video Tutorial 3
Timetable of Classes
Withdraw from a class
Degree Requirements:
Apply for my degree
Change your major
Check my pathways progress
Develop a plan of study (academic plan)
Read a checksheet
Read a degree-audit report (DARS)
Request a degree-audit report (DARS)
Run a What-If DARS
Transferring Credits:
Evaluate and verify my transfer credits
Transfer credit from other college or universities
Academic Advising
Academic Affairs
Academic Forms
Academic Planning
Career and Professional Development
Change of Major
Checksheets
Computer Support
Counseling, Health, and Wellness
Course Registration
Degree Requirements and Graduation
Engineering Success Program
Financial Aid and Support
Getting Involved
How To Guides
International Students
Peer Mentoring and Coaching
Scholarships
Study Abroad
Transitional Advising (Internal Transfers)
Tutoring and Study Skills
Undergraduate Research & Independent Study