Black Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech (BEE VT)

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Black Engineering Excellence at Virginia Tech (BEE VT) is a two-week summer, residential, program at our main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia for rising junior and senior high school students. It offers an opportunity to explore the many facets of engineering while also learning about college life--from residence halls to classrooms and everything in-between. The program curriculum places special emphasis on supporting and encouraging Black/African American students to pursue careers in engineering.

BEE VT will be held Sunday, July 13 – Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Applications for 2025 will open ~December 1st.
Applications Close: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Notification of Decision: Friday, April 4, 2025

What is BEE VT all about?

Exploring applications of engineering in a way that is fun and exciting
Spending time involved in hands-on activities designed to increase your interest in and knowledge of applications of engineering to real world situations
Attending seminars to help you prepare for the college application process
Interacting with others interested in pursuing careers in various engineering fields
Completing an engineering design project
Learning about the support programs available for underrepresented students