Orientation: Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration

Engineering Orientation: Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration - Summer/Fall 2026 

Virtual academic advising and course registration is a series of modules, events, and meetings designed to support you as you transition to college and is required for all new engineering students. This experience is in addition to the University First-Year and Transfer Fall Orientation. An outline of the process is below. 

Engineering Orientation Timeline:

1. May 5: Receive the College of Engineering Orientation Welcome email
2. May 5 - June 5: Complete the engineering orientation checklist items. 
3. June 5: Receive the Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration email
4. June 8 - July 31: Attend mandatory virtual academic advising for your major, dates vary by major (this can be done after you begin registering for courses)
5. June 10 - August 28: Register for fall courses (this will be an ongoing process throughout the summer and can begin prior to meeting with an academic advisor)
6. June 8 - July 31: Attend one of the mandatory virtual COE overview sessions (schedule below)
7. June 8 - July 31: Attend optional virtual COE Q&A sessions (schedule below)
8. August 19, 20, or 21:  Students Only: Attend the In-Person College of Engineering Welcome Session & Academic Success Session.
9. August 21: Students Only: Attend the In-Person College Social.
10. August 24: Classes Begin

Questions?  Connect with your academic advisor.  You can locate the name of your academic advisor on Hokie Spa (available after June 5th) under "view your general student information" and advisor email address on the College of Engineering Academic Advising website .

College of Engineering Overview Sessions (Mandatory)

The COE session will feature details about the college, academic expectations specific for engineering, policies, and procedures, campus resources and support, and much more! Advance registration will not be required for any of these sessions. Students only need to attend one of these virtual dates live or watch the recording.  Student attendance is on your honor:

College Overview Sessions
Wednesday, June 10, June 17, and July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22  from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Zoom - Coming Soon

College of Engineering Sessions (Optional) 

The College of Engineering will offer a series of short, focused sessions to help you prepare for a strong start at Virginia Tech. These virtual modules will introduce key resources and opportunities so you can confidently navigate your academic journey and make the most of what engineering has to offer.

Computer Requirement
Hokie Shops
Peer Mentoring
Career Support
Study Abroad
Accelerated Master's Programs
Bridge Experience