Welcome Session & Social for New Students — Fall 2025
Dean Ross Welcomes you to the College of Engineering
College of Engineering Welcome Session & Academic Success Session
Dates: August 20, 21, 22
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 20, attend Wednesday, August 20 (except for Corps of Cadets)
Move-in on Tuesday, attend Wednesday, August 20
Move-in on Wednesday, attend Thursday, August 21
Move-in on Thursday, attend Friday, August 22
Corps of Cadets, attend Friday, August 22
Transfer students not living on-campus, attend Friday, August 22
First Time in College Students not living on-campus, attend Friday, August 22
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
Date: Friday, August 22
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!
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