Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs

10/13/2026

As holiday and semester breaks approach, many families are beginning to plan their students' travel arrangements. Virginia Tech Sustainable Transportation (https://getaround.vt.edu/index.html) encourages parents and families to explore transportation options early and avoid last-minute bookings, which can be more expensive and limited in availability. Information below is intended to help families identify affordable, convenient, and reliable ways for students to travel home or reach other destinations.

Within Blacksburg and the local area:
- Blacksburg Transit (BT) (https://ridebt.org/) is the local bus system that services Blacksburg and Christiansburg. Passengers can also use BT to make connections to other bus lines, with routes connecting to Radford, Roanoke, and the Greater Washington, D.C. Area. BT is fare free for all riders.
- The Smart Way Bus (https://www.valleymetro.com/) provides service between the Roanoke Valley and the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus (including the Blacksburg-Roanoke Regional Airport) (https://flyroa.com/) for free with a Hokie Passport. Families should note that the service does not run on Sundays.

Around Virginia and beyond:
- Sustainable Transportation maintains a Regional & Long-Distance Transportation Options webpage (https://getaround.vt.edu/getting-to-vt/regional-and-long-distance-travel.html) that can help families identify bus and train options based on their student’s destination and home state. These services often provide convenient and cost-effective alternatives to driving.

Carpooling Opportunities:
- Students can take advantage of free carpool matching through ConnectingVA (https://connectingva.agilemile.com/vt). The application makes finding carpool partners easy by maintaining a database of people who are interested in carpooling. Membership (https://connectingva.agilemile.com/vt) is free and provides access to carpool matching, a Guaranteed Ride Home program, contests, incentives, and more.

For more information or any questions, please contact Sustainable Transportation at [email protected] or 540-231-2116.

10/07/2026

What an incredible Fall Family Weekend! Thank you to all the families who joined us and helped make the weekend so memorable. We're enjoying seeing all of your wonderful photos and moments! 🧡🦃

Don't forget to share your feedback. Complete the survey by November 3rd to enter your student into a drawing for a Hokie Prize Pack. 👏

🔗 Take the survey here: https://bit.ly/VTFFW26

📸 Click the album title to see all photos from the tailgate.

10/07/2026

Thank you for joining us for Fall Family Weekend 2026! We want to hear from YOU!

Fill out our feedback survey by November 3rd to enter your student into a drawing for a Hokie prize pack, filled with exclusive giveaways like a bluetooth speaker, beach towel, hammock, water bottle, Hokiebird plush keychain, and more! https://bit.ly/VTFFW26

Ten winners will be selected and will be notified through their VT student email after the survey closes.

09/30/2026

🍂 FALL FAMILY WEEKEND IS HERE, HOKIES! 🦃🧡

We’ve got a full weekend (Thursday, October 1st to Sunday, October 4th) planned to help you make the most of your time together in Blacksburg! From campus tours and family activities to info sessions, Hokie traditions, and plenty of opportunities to connect, there’s something for everyone!

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Whether you’re here for a few hours or the whole weekend, we can’t wait to welcome you and your family back to campus. Go Hokies! 🦃

08/31/2026

What is the Hokie Family Ambassador Program?
The Hokie Family Ambassadors Program is an opt-in membership experience for Virginia Tech families and supporters who want to strengthen their connection to the university while becoming part of a vibrant community of Hokie families. Through engagement opportunities, shared experiences, and exclusive benefits from participating partners, Ambassadors gain additional ways to connect with fellow families, stay engaged with Virginia Tech, and contribute to a welcoming and connected university community. An annual membership investment supports initiatives that enhance the student experience while creating meaningful opportunities for families to remain engaged throughout their Hokie journey. The Hokie Family Ambassadors Program is a community building initiative and is not intended to serve as a governing council or advisory board.

Why Families Should Join?
Hokie Family Ambassadors will have the opportunity to:
- Strengthen the student experience through engagement, service, and philanthropy.
- Join a network of families who are passionate about Virginia Tech and committed to supporting the Hokie community.
- Help foster connection, belonging, and support for students and families.
- Participate in exclusive opportunities to connect with university leaders and learn about key initiatives.
- Receive exclusive benefits, discounts, and special offers from Virginia Tech partners and local Blacksburg businesses.
- Receive a Hokie Family Ambassador membership package, including an annual university calendar and personalized membership card with access to Ambassador benefits and partner discounts.

Membership Gifts
Families who contribute $500 annually, or participate in the monthly payment plan totaling $500 per year, are officially recognized as Hokie Family Ambassadors. Contributions are made per family, not per individual.
Use this link to join today!
Contact New Student and Family Programs with any questions at [email protected] or 540-231-3284.

Join here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/bzircccZmJ

08/25/2026

Introducing the Virginia Tech Class of 2030 👏🦃

Thanks to Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs for hosting and taking one of our favorite photos each year. 😌

08/25/2026

📣 We’re hiring!
Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs is looking for an Office Manager to join our team in Blacksburg!
We’re looking for an organized, collaborative, and service oriented professional who enjoys supporting a busy team and helping keep our office operations running smoothly.
📍 Blacksburg, VA
💼 Full time
📅 Review date: August 31
Know someone who would be a great fit? Please share!
👉 Learn more and apply: https://jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/office-manager-blacksburg-virginia-united-states-873a8b35-fbb9-4145-8364-9c0c94e34876

08/25/2026

We love hosting this class tradition for our new Hokies! 🧡

Introducing the Virginia Tech Class of 2030 👏🦃

Thanks to Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs for hosting and taking one of our favorite photos each year. 😌

06/10/2026

We had so much fun today filming with the Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs Orientation Leaders! 🌞 We're so excited to welcome our newest Hokies!

What advice would you give to incoming students? 🧡

05/01/2026

Family members of new Hokies admitted for Fall 2026 — today marks an exciting milestone! Virtual Orientation opens today, May 1, and is a mandatory part of the new student orientation experience.

This required experience helps students prepare for their transition to Virginia Tech by introducing key resources, expectations, and next steps before arriving on campus.

As you support your student, here are a few upcoming highlights from the New Student Checklist to keep in mind:

• Virtual Orientation (mandatory for students and family members) due July 31 (learn more: https://students.vt.edu/transition/virtual_orientation.html)

• Housing and Dining Contract due June 1 (learn more: https://housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/first_year_students.html)

• Living-Learning Program applications due June 6 (learn more: https://llp.vt.edu/faq.html)

• Optional in-person Orientation sessions this summer (learn more: https://students.vt.edu/transition/visits.html)

These are just a few of the upcoming items — there are additional steps your student will want to complete over the coming months.

You can view the full New Student Checklist here: https://nowwhat.vt.edu/need_to_knows/new_student_checklist.html

We’re excited to welcome your family to Virginia Tech 🧡