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Hokies come from a broad array of cultures, races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, worldviews, personal journeys, economic statuses, and religions.

As you begin your time at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø, there a few terms, groups, and places you’ll come to know by heart.

is the institutional and individual commitment to Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) in the spirit of community, diversity, and excellence. Find out more about what we offer students.

°¿³Ü°ùÌý represent six important, culture-specific spaces within the Squires Student Center. These six centers aim to create the conditions for underrepresented student success and to develop the cultural competence of every 17³Ô¹ÏÍø student.

upholds a mission of promoting a community that is safe, equitable, and supportive for women and that celebrates their experiences, achievements, and diversity.

The Interfaith Network was created with a purpose of fostering appreciative and meaningful relationships across the dozens of faiths — from Christians to freethinkers to Muslims to atheists — who live together at 17³Ô¹ÏÍø.

exists to articulate, advocate, and act in support of international students.

And we also have resources for students with young children and families of their own. The supports three child-care and family-support-focused programs for graduate and undergraduate students, associated with the university’s commitment to a work-life friendly atmosphere.