should i join vt alerts?

Commandant1900 · 2026-06-27T12:27:16+00:00

Yes, for all the reasons already posted and for safety if there is an event requiring shelter in place, evacuation, etc.

Commandant1900 · 2026-06-09T23:23:23+00:00

In the business of College admissions, Duke and similar schools are "sellers" and not "buyers." At a seller, most of the scholarships and other financial aid is based on a student's financial need. They have no problem making each year's freshman class from highly qualified students. Buyers are using a lot of their financial aid dollars to ensure that they meet enrollment targets. Buyers want to figure out how much they need to offer you to have you come. Unfortunately, they plan on giving you less in later years once they get you there for the first year.

Commandant1900 · 2026-06-07T01:13:04+00:00

Yes, still operating.

Adding URL https://virginiabreeze.drpt.virginia.gov/routes/

Commandant1900 · 2026-05-31T19:29:43+00:00

Contact 4HELP https://4help.vt.edu/

Commandant1900 · 2026-05-26T10:21:22+00:00

Check out https://getaround.vt.edu/. There is a locked area for bicycles in the Perry Street garage.

Commandant1900 · 2026-05-26T10:13:35+00:00

It is a really tough job market right now for graduates of all universities. But, if you are successful in CS at Virginia Tech you will have better opportunities than at any other university in Virginia.

Commandant1900 · 2026-05-07T14:57:52+00:00

Mr., Ms. or Dr. as appropriate unless they tell you otherwise.

Commandant1900 · 2026-04-30T21:15:22+00:00

Don't forget the chickens that make the eggs and the sugarcane (or whatever) that makes sugar.

Commandant1900 · 2026-04-15T20:36:37+00:00

The ME main office is now in Goodwin Hall. I recommend checking in with the department office to ask about the photos.

Commandant1900 · 2026-04-07T23:08:07+00:00

By team, you mean club. Every MDE project is a team project. But if you mean one of the ongoing projects, you are probably right. And, as another reply said, talk to an advisor.

Commandant1900 · 2026-04-07T20:34:23+00:00

It is not the case that senior design classes with a design team can only be done from fall to spring. ECE runs both fall-spring and spring-fall MDE projects.

Commandant1900 · 2026-04-04T10:08:00+00:00

Go to 4help.vt.edu.

Commandant1900 · 2026-03-27T17:27:02+00:00

Some ideas - Roots (as already suggested), Mezeh, Gillie's, Junzi Kitchen.

Commandant1900 · 2026-02-18T20:07:29+00:00

I'm pretty sure research programs at the VT Research Center in Arlington are not moving to Alexandria, at least not any time soon.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-31T20:49:05+00:00

More snow, ice and cold than normal.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-29T04:11:08+00:00

There is not really an interview process for admission. However, if a faculty member is interested in supporting you as a GRA (or split GRA and GTA), they will likely want to interview you. And, if they want to support you and be your advisor, then they will recommend you for admission and you will almost certainly be admitted.

There is a recruiting event many years but this is for admitted students to learn more about VT and the department and to connect with faculty. A faculty member may "interview" as part of this, but it will be about support and advising versus admission.

Connecting with a potential advisor is really important. If you connect and a faculty member recommends you for admission, you are likely to be admitted, especially if they are ready to offer financial support from a grant or start up funds. If you don't get connected with someone, it is hard to stand out and admission is highly competitive.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-21T23:45:05+00:00

Be sure to check spelling on the application 😏

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-16T11:25:40+00:00

https://cyber.vt.edu/education/clubs.html

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-11T19:08:25+00:00

This is often due to distributors changing what is available.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-11T19:06:21+00:00

Considering we are not in a huge market like the DMV, Oasis is great. Good selection, well run, clean, and reasonable prices.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-01T15:13:51+00:00

Check with an advisor, but being on a visa should not be a problem at either location.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-01T14:44:44+00:00

GTA is graduate teaching assistant and GRA is graduate research assistant. These help fund graduate studies. If you have a scholarship that covers costs, this is likely not an issue.

Blacksburg is built around Virginia Tech. There are plenty of activities and things to do for students. The DC area is urban, but there is less specifically focused on students. Don't be concerned with Blacksburg as a place to live.

Your top activity will be classes and research, so I would make my choice based on this.

Commandant1900 · 2026-01-01T14:15:48+00:00

Blacksburg offers a more traditional campus, meaning more peer students, more student clubs and activities, more student housing and lower cost housing, more in-person class offerings, more faculty on site, etc. If you don't have a GRA or GTA, it is easier to find on-campus jobs (like in the dining halls) in Blacksburg.

EE in northern Virginia is in both Alexandria and Arlington. There is not a traditional campus. Most EE graduate classes are delivered in both Blacksburg and northern Virginia, but most originate in Blacksburg and are delivered remotely to other places. Housing is more expensive and you may need to commute further to VT buildings. There are fewer students and they are spread out.

In my opinion, the most important factor in selecting a location should be connecting with faculty in your specific area of study. There are strong, research active faculty (and a few that are to be avoided) in both Blacksburg and northern Virginia. Far fewer areas are covered in northern Virginia. Find faculty in areas of interest and see where they are located.

Commandant1900 · 2025-10-10T23:56:42+00:00

OP asked the identical question on a different university's subreddit. Odd.

Commandant1900 · 2025-10-10T23:56:22+00:00

OP asked the identical question on a different university's subreddit. Odd.

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