Institution name

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Total number of students

28432

Contact address for international enquiries

BLACKSBURG 24061

Telephone

+1 540 231 8636

Venue / office name

College of Engineering, Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

225 Norris Hall (0219)
BLACKSBURG
Virginia
24061

Venue description

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University is a public land-grant university serving the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world community. The university was founded in 1872 as a land-grant college named Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College. Virginia Tech is now a comprehensive, innovative research university with the largest number of degree offerings in Virginia, more than 125 campus buildings, a 2,600-acre main campus, off-campus educational facilities in six regions, a study-abroad site in Switzerland, and a 1,700-acre agriculture research farm near the main campus. The campus proper is located in the Town of Blacksburg in Montgomery County and is 38 miles southwest of Roanoke, in the New River Valley.

Telephone number

+1 540 231 6651

Is accommodation available at this venue?

Yes

Accommodation details

Virginia Tech offers on-campus housing for Graduate and Professional students. This housing option reflects both the diversity and tradition that are the hallmarks of graduate studies at the University. The facilities are suited to provide privacy, convenience, and an atmosphere conducive to learning. The graduate residence halls are located n the Graduate Life Center at Donaldson Brown and Main Campbell Hall. The facilities in Donaldson Brown includes: conferencing space; seminar and computer rooms; apartments for visiting scholars; a coffee shop; one queen, double, or twin bed in single rooms; two twin beds in double rooms; desks; chairs; dressers or armoires; most rooms include private, tiled bathrooms with a sink, toilet, and shower (most with porcelain tubs as well); and individual heating and air conditioning controls. Facilities in Main Campbell includes: a twin bed or beds; desks; chairs; dressers; two community bathrooms on each floor with toilets, sinks, and shower stalls. Facilities in both the halls include: telephone with voicemail and local service in each room; all utilities (water, electricity, heat) included in room rates; cable-access readiness in each room; Ethernet connections for each resident; coin- or Hokie Passport-operated laundry machines; professional staff who assist residents with facility concerns, resources, and referrals; hall activities, including a hall council; social programs; mail rooms; study lounges and community kitchens. More information about the rates will be available from http://www.studentprograms.vt.edu/housing/