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 Natural Resources, Department of Geography

Address

Contact address for international enquiries

115 Major Williams Hall
Virginia Tech
BLACKSBURG
Virginia
24061

Venue description

The Geography department was founded in 1975 and it is part of the College of Natural Resources. The department offices, labs, and facilities are located in Major Williams Hall in the Upper Quad area of the Virginia Tech Campus (building #7 grid 3M). The department works in a wide variety of careers in teaching, research, planning organizations, business, Information Technology and government.

Telephone number

+1 540 231 6886

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/