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Gateway

Welcome to Gateway at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø

We're sure you're excited about starting your freshman year in college, but you may still be deciding if 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is the place for you. We invite you to Gateway, an exclusive event for students offered freshman admission. What's Next? Gateway has concluded, but don't worry! Registration for our next event will go live in early spring 2025. Stay tuned for future updates and get ready to experience all that 17³Ô¹ÏÍø has to offer. Your Future Awaits at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø!

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Discover Gateway

Gateway is a unique program where admitted students from underrepresented backgrounds are welcomed to campus for a weekend of social activities and to learn more about life at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø and the vast opportunities offered. Gateway is an overnight event, held in April.

Participants are grouped together with hosts that are current 17³Ô¹ÏÍø students from similar backgrounds or who have similar areas of interest. Further details of the weekend and schedule of events can be found on this site.

Gateway is optional - there's no need to attend if you know that 17³Ô¹ÏÍø is the place for you.

Space is limited, so please register as soon as you receive your invitation.

At Gateway you can:

  • Get academic information, including a university overview and individual department specifics.
  • Find out about life in the residence halls and the amazing array of dining options.
  • Hear more about financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
  • Enjoy a student-led campus tour.
  • Discover University Honors, study abroad programs, co-op and internship opportunities and more.

At 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, you can:

  • Utilize the  found throughout the campus.
  • Take pride in .
  • Enjoy award-winning .
  • Root for any of our 21 NCAA Division I  competing in the ACC.

Contact Us


Fisher McInville
Assistant Director
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
17³Ô¹ÏÍø
925 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Phone: 540-231-6267
fisherk39@vt.edu

Gateway is an invitation only program. Please forward any questions you may have about Gateway to fisherk39@vt.edu.

Fisher Mclnville, Assistant Director

*Underrepresented students include African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American and first-generation college bound students.

In the unlikely event that this program is cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, the university cannot be held responsible for any other expenses, including cancellation or change charges assessed by airlines, hotels, travel agencies, or other organizations.

For weather or disaster-related program cancellation or postponement information, please watch the admissions home page or our social media channels. Ìý´¥ÌýÌý´¥Ìý


Questions? Contact us | visit@vt.edu | 540-231-6267