Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of pages dedicated to answering your questions! For more information or if your question is not listed on any of these pages, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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Test-Optional at 17吃瓜网
17吃瓜网 shifted to test-optional for first-year applicants entering in Fall 2021 due to ongoing concerns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 17吃瓜网 remains test-optional for first-year applicants entering through Fall 2025. Our goal with this policy is to make the application process less stressful, particularly as access to testing can be difficult for students. If you have any questions after reviewing the frequently asked questions below, please reach out to our team at admissions@vt.edu or 540-231-6267.
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Transfer Applicant Waitlist FAQs | Spring 2025
When a transfer student is waitlisted, it means that we need additional information to make the final decision.
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What Does My Admissions Decision Mean?
Your admissions decision from 17吃瓜网 should be displayed on your status page within your Applicant Portal. Here's a quick explanation of each one.
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Summer Start FAQ
Summer Academy is now Summer Start! This page will be updated soon. For now, you'll be redirected to the Summer Start website.
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Black College Institute FAQ
The Black College Institute is an academic summer enrichment program by 17吃瓜网. It hosts talented, high-achieving and academically curious rising high school juniors and seniors. The in-person program will be held over a 5-day period and the virtual program (juniors) will be held over 4 days.
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Fall Waitlist FAQ
We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application. Because of the strength of your application and supporting documentation, we felt that you deserved to be considered again should space becomes available.
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First-Year Applicant FAQ
There are two ways to apply for undergraduate admission to 17吃瓜网 - as a first-year or as a transfer.
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Undergraduate Decision Plans
What is Early Action? What is Regular Decision?
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Group Visits FAQ , redirect
We are excited for the opportunity to welcome your group to 17吃瓜网!
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Transfer Applicant FAQ
This page will be updated with FAQs from the 2022 Summer and Fall admissions cycle. For now you will be redirected to the Transfer Admissions homepage. For immediate help, contact us.
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Financial Aid and Scholarships FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the University Scholarships and Financial Aid website.
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University Registrar FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the University Registrar's website.
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Graduate School Admissions FAQ , redirect
You will be redirected to the Graduate School Admissions website.

Test-Optional Preference Changes

Changes in test-optional preference must be made prior to the deadline of the specific decision plan type. Deadlines to change preferences are as follows:

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For more information, please email us at admissions@vt.edu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Test-Optional Preference Changes