Click on the question below for other questions not covered in that list:
- What is Engineering?
- Can I make arrangements to speak with a professor or students in my selected department?
1.What
is Engineering?
Engineering is a challenging and rewarding
profession for an individual who loves science
and mathematics. You cannot describe the discipline
in just one paragraph because you can do so
much with a degree in Engineering. As examples,
you might be involved in designing a spacecraft
or a hydrostructure, in finding ways to improve
transportation structures, or in working with
computers and communications. Where science
is the discovery of knowledge, engineering
is the application of that knowledge. For
more information on the different majors available
to you, you should look at the departments by selecting one on the college web page.
2.
I heard that I had to take general
engineering courses first. Is that correct
and why?
The College of Engineering at Virginia Tech
requires entering freshmen to take introductory
course work. It gives you an opportunity to
prepare for your chosen degree and gives you
a solid base for your college career in the
field of Engineering. See the Engineering
Education's web page for more information
on the Freshman Curriculum.
3.
What's first?! How do I get to
the Virginia Tech campus? What should I do
as soon as I get there?
The campus of Virginia Tech is beautiful and
very functional. For directions and maps,
please take a look at Campus
Guide. This is a great help for the prospective
student and parents. Due to parking restrictions
on the Virginia Tech campus, we do suggest
that you first stop by the Visitor's Center
located on Southgate Drive for a parking permit.
4.
Can you suggest hotel accommodations and
restaurants while we are in Blacksburg?
The Blacksburg Electronic Villiage offers
a lodging
info page. It is a great resource for
newcomers to our area.
5.
I understand that
there is an information session for the College
of Engineering. Tell me a little about it.
Do I need reservations to attend? Is it the
same as the Admissions Information Session?
The College of Engineering holds an information
session in the Office of Academic Affairs
each weekday (Monday through Friday) at 11:15
a.m. This information session gives the student
and parents a brief overview of what the College
of Engineering has to offer. There is a presentation
followed by a question and answer session.
We do ask that you register
for an Information Session ahead of time.
6.
Where are you located?
The Office of Academic Affairs is located
at 212 Hancock Hall. Hancock Hall is behind
Burruss and Norris Halls. [Campus Maps (building#133c)] Our office hours
are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday.
7.
Is there a tour of the College of
Engineering?
Due to the size of the College of Engineering,
there is not currently a walking tour available.
But there is the walking tour of the campus
provided by the Admissions Office in 201 Burruss
Hall.
8.
Can a prospective student sit in on
a class?
Students can arrange to sit in on a class.
This is a fun and valuable option for the
student. If you would like to visit an engineering
course, please contact Engineering Education
at 540-231-6555.
9.
I have AP credits, International Baccalaureate
credits and/or credits from another college
or university? I would like to see if they
will transfer here before I submit my application.
Can I do that?
Due to the volume of transcripts we receive
from incoming freshman and current students,
we are unable to review your transcript(s)
until after you are offered admission to the
University. You may view the on-line Transfer
Equivalency Database to determine how
your classes from another college transfer
to Tech.
A chart
of credit hours awarded for advanced placement
is available through the university admissions
office.
10.
Can I make arrangements to
speak with a professor or students in my selected
department?
Each department in the College of Engineering
will be happy to schedule an appointment with
you and your parents. Please call their direct
numbers and they will arrange a meeting with
you. Click here to see the list.
