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Welcome Session & Social for New Students — Fall 2024

Dean Ross Welcomes you to the College of Engineering

College of Engineering Welcome Session & Academic Success Session 

New student welcome.

Dates: August 21, 22, 23
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM & 11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Location: Burruss Hall Auditorium (G-4 Building 176
Description: You will hear from the College of Engineering Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Director of Advising, and Student Engineers’ Council to learn about expectations and necessary resources to be a successful student as you begin classes on August 26. Immediately following the College of Engineering Session you will be required to attend an Academic Success Session from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon in Burruss Hall Auditorium.  This session will cover habits and tips for success, time management, support services, change of major, finding your classes, etc. 
Presentation: https://eng.vt.edu/content/dam/eng_vt_edu/academics/welcome.pdf 

Only attend one session based on the following:
Move-in prior to August 21
, attend Wednesday, August 21 (except for Corps of Cadets)
Move-in on Tuesday, attend Wednesday, August 21
Move-in on Wednesday, attend Thursday, August 22
Move-in on Thursday, attend Friday, August 23
Corps of Cadets, attend Friday, August 23
Transfer students not living on-campus, attend Friday, August 23
First Time in College Students not living on-campus, attend Friday, August 23

No RSVP required.  Maps and directions located at: https://vt.edu/maps.html. Blacksburg Transit: https://ridebt.org/. Parking: https://parking.vt.edu/parking/students.html



College of Engineering Social 

New students standing with the HokieBird.

Date: Friday, August 23
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Goodwin Hall/Lawn (G-2 Building 136)
Table Locations:  Goodwin Hall/Lawn Table Locations Map
Description:  Pick up your free Student Engineers’ Council padfolio and other giveaways. Chat with advisors, faculty, and staff from all undergraduate engineering programs, explore Goodwin Hall, enjoy snacks, and have fun!
SEC Padfolio:  If you were unable to attend the COE Social, remaining padfolios will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis at Engineering Expo in Squires Student Center Room 219 on September 10, 11, or 12 between the hours of 10 am - 4 pm.  

Arrive based on the following:
2:00 PM - Last Name A-L (not participating in CEED Peer Mentoring or Galapatia)
2:30 PM - Last Name M-Z (not participating in CEED Peer Mentoring or Galapatia)
3:00 PM - CEED Peer Mentoring Students (regardless of last name)
3:30 PM - Galipatia Living Learning Community Students (regardless of last name)

No RSVP required.  Maps and directions located at: https://vt.edu/maps.html. Blacksburg Transit: https://ridebt.org/. Parking: https://parking.vt.edu/parking/students.html