Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University requires a minimum of 126 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 87% of students who start college at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

When choosing a major, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University false.Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Require Internships?

🟨 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Library

The main library on campus is the Newman Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

For more information on possible dual degree options at Virginia Tech, contact the university directly.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has an Army ROTC program, an Air Force ROTC program and a Navy ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•a Navy ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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