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Undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering stress immersive, experiential learning opportunities so students will be ready for their next step.

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Why Virginia Tech Engineering

As a student in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, you will receive a world-class hands-on education limited only by your interests. Award-winning design teams, ground-breaking research, and networking with a professional community of engineers are opportunities available to all engineering students. Read more.

First-Year Students

All first-year and transfer students are admitted to the General Engineering major, housed in the Department of Engineering Education, where a major focus is allowing students the opportunity to explore the 15 degree-granting engineering majors available at Virginia Tech. Making an informed decision when choosing a degree-granting major is an essential step in graduating from Virginia Tech's College of Engineering.