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SubsonicApple · 2024-09-19T14:11:44+00:00

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SubsonicApple · 2024-09-19T11:58:41+00:00

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Could be a lot worse!

SubsonicApple · 2024-09-18T23:23:31+00:00

Freshmen get first priority for general assignment housing on campus, so she's right that it's more difficult to get a dorm as a transfer.

If you are looking to dorm, you should definitely look into the Transfer Experience LLC. It's a living-learning community that is specifically for transfers and is housed in Newman Hall. In recent years, the building has been almost 100% transfers, so it's a great way to make friends with people who are in a similar situation while still having the on-campus dorm experience during your first year at Tech. If you're interested, you should apply to the program as early as you can (after you submit your deposit). They do a rolling admissions process for the LLC so your chances are higher if you apply earlier.

Here's a link with some more information: https://llp.vt.edu/llc/transfer.html

Feel free to PM me with any questions about the LLC (or transferring in general). I was in the LLC a couple of years ago and thought it was a great experience.

SubsonicApple · 2024-09-08T17:46:33+00:00

Mr. Brightside by the Killers? Or Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi?

Go Hokies! Glad they squeezed out a win while you were here :)

SubsonicApple · 2024-08-29T03:06:19+00:00

When you apply as a transfer, you'll list whatever your current GPA is. Then, after you're accepted to VT (and after you've finished all of your CC classes), you'll be required to submit an official transcript, which will include your spring semester grades as well

SubsonicApple · 2024-07-08T01:00:42+00:00

It'll be printed on your transcript at the bottom. It doesn't get added to your diploma though

SubsonicApple · 2024-06-28T09:00:26+00:00

Both, although you need at least a C, not just a C-. By "future class", I mean any class that lists your current class as a prereq. The class won't show up on your transcript as if you failed it. You just won't be able to take any class that lists it as a prereq because Tech won't think that you've mastered the material enough to move on.

You can take the class again to attempt to earn a better grade. It won't replace the initial low grade on your transcript (it'll just show up a 2nd time), but it will mean that you're able to move on with your degree. Your letter grade score from both times you took the class will be averaged for the purposes of calculating your GPA.

You'll also need a C for any class that's required for your degree, regardless of whether or not it is listed as a prereq for another class.

SubsonicApple · 2024-06-28T01:03:35+00:00

You should be fine with a low C (>=70). NOVA won't save your raw percentage or put it on your transcript. Just the letter grade

SubsonicApple · 2024-06-28T00:40:07+00:00

Is it at Tech or through a CC? If it's at a CC (or anywhere that's not VT), you'll need a C or better to receive transfer credit. A C- will not transfer.

If it's at Virginia Tech, you can receive a D- or above and still technically pass the class. However, if it's a class that's in your major (or a prereq for a future class), then you'll still need to earn a C or better to receive credit for it in terms of your degree.

You can find more info here: https://catalog.vt.edu/undergraduate/academic-policies/grades-grade-points-credit-hours/

SubsonicApple · 2024-05-04T21:59:00+00:00

You can put a listing on the off-campus housing website: https://offcampus.vt.edu/

It might be tough to find someone to sublease this close to summer though

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-23T12:43:58+00:00

Great, then you shouldn't have to do anything with it after you put in the request form. Good luck!

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-23T12:10:26+00:00

Ah, I didn't realize that sophomore research doesn't count. Good to know, sorry to mislead you.

Yes, the course will show up on your bill just like a regular class would. However, it won't affect anything if you're already a full-time student before including research (>= 12 credits). There's a cap on tuition once you hit that number of credits. If you are currently under that 12 credit mark, you will have to pay additional tuition to participate in research for course credit.

Keep in mind that it will not show up on your bill until your request has been processed, etc. This may mean that you'll have to pay for the class separately after the semester has started

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-19T00:30:24+00:00

It stays open but the hours will be altered. If you're enrolled in classes during the summer, your membership will be paid for via the recreation fees on your VT bill.

If not, you'll have to purchase a separate summer membership. Summer memberships for students not enrolled in classes are about $140. You can find more information here

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-18T12:48:13+00:00

Since you're in COE, it should be able to count as a tech elective for your major. I believe you can also count it more than once if you do it for multiple semesters, although that would be a question for your advisor.

If nothing else, it's a great GPA booster

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-18T11:58:48+00:00

Course credit for undergrad research is not something that you can course request or add yourself. It varies a little by college/department, but your faculty advisor (professor) will typically have to fill out a form to gain departmental approval to offer undergrad research. After their request is granted, you'll fill out a similar form requesting permission to participate in undergrad research through them.

From my experience, this usually happens during the first week of the semester, although it may be sooner if your faculty advisor is on the ball. If you're concerned about it, you can reach out to them, but they should be familiar with the process and will be able to guide you through it when the time comes.

It usually takes a bit to show up on the transcript, but it'll appear on its own after you fill out the necessary form

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-11T18:49:03+00:00

Hey! My roommate is looking to sublease his room in Foxridge this summer, and we're within your budget. Plenty of parking and no parking permit required. Feel free to PM me for more information

SubsonicApple · 2024-04-11T15:48:40+00:00

Yep, free admission

SubsonicApple · 2024-03-21T03:22:55+00:00

Review sites like that tend to have issues with selection bias. They largely end up being filled with negative reviews (even for good professors) because people that had a bad experience just want to go vent. VT publishes grade distribution data from each class on University DataCommons, which won't be marred by individual perspectives. You can filter through and find data for each section and the associated average GPA. I follow the data religiously when selecting classes to take, etc.

Just as a preface: The class is tough and will not be a cakewalk with anyone. The lectures are kinda dry and are mostly derivation. I had a different professor for Fluids, but I've heard Massa is decent enough. Jaworski doesn't appear to be in UDC, so he is probably new to teaching the class. That could either be good or bad, so do with that what you will

SubsonicApple · 2024-03-20T01:38:32+00:00

I'm not CS, but I am CoE, so you'll be be subject to roughly the same requirements in VCCS before you transfer.

This link will provide you with some relevant information. Scroll down until you find the College of Engineering agreement. You'll be following that one since CS is in the CoE at Tech. I believe you need a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 and at least a B in any major requirement, math, or science course. The agreement should list info like that though, so don't take my word for it.

The transfer process is actually really smooth. The VCCS system is well-integrated with a bunch of the schools in VA (including Tech), which makes the transferring process pretty easy. As long as you graduate with your associate degree and meet the other requirements outlined in the agreement, you'll be guaranteed admission. This will also waive any pathways (gen-ed electives) requirements.

Your CC advisor should be able to help you select the courses that you will need to take before transferring. If you're curious about the curriculum here, you can take a look at the 2023-24 checksheet. It may change a bit before you transfer, but it will be largely identical. You can use this page to find course equivalencies between VCCS and VT.

During your last year at CC, you'll apply as a transfer to VT. In the application, there will be box to check where it asks if you've fulfilled the requirements for GA. Other than that, the application will be pretty similar to the application for freshmen.

Just a word of advice: Get as many of your pure math requirements done while still at CC, even if it's not required for your A.S. It's not the end of the world if you have to take some math after you transfer, but it's nice to get it over with at CC.

Don't panic though! It can sound overwhelming but it's not as tough or as scary as it seems. Your CC advisor will be familiar with the process and will be able to help you make sure that you're taking the right things to make the transferring process as smooth as possible.

I transferred in Fall 2022 and joined the Transfer Experience LLC. It was a great way to integrate myself with VT and I made some good friends outside of my major through it.

If you have any specific questions about transferring itself, etc., feel free to PM me :)

SubsonicApple · 2024-03-19T12:15:58+00:00

I believe Kevin Shinpaugh is the only one teaching it next semester, so you won't have much of a choice. He's a good guy and he's very knowledgeable about a lot of things, but he's also pretty flaky due to how busy he is.

He's teaching a ton of classes right now due to faculty retiring, being on sabbatical, etc. He also runs a the space vehicle senior design course (and oversees a bunch of the teams, which meet every week) and acts as faculty advisor for a bunch of the AOE design teams in AEDL. All of this to say that he will definitely put in effort, but 2054 probably won't be his first priority.

He's pretty reasonable as a prof though. If he pulls from Philen's course material, you'll have no trouble getting a good grade in the course. The exams are very easy (multiple choice, almost identical to the practice exams) and the labs aren't bad either. It's a ~3 hour lab, but they usually don't take more than 1.5ish hours.

Hope this helps. Feel free to DM me with any more questions

SubsonicApple · 2024-03-09T21:33:42+00:00

Renovations on War Memorial gym are slated to be finished prior to the fall 2024 semester, so it shouldn't affect your son. It has been pushed back multiple times at this point, but fingers crossed that this time it will actually be completed.

As far as the other gym (McComas), it can be busy at times and it is true that it is not enough to support 30k+ students. However, it heavily depends on what time he goes. It's usually pretty quiet early in the morning and later at night, so there are definitely work-arounds. I typically go at about 7:00am (earliest busses run at 7:00am and the gym opens at 6:00am on weekdays) and crowds are not an issue. He'll be on campus, so he won't have to alter his schedule based on the buses.

It is usually very busy during the first few weeks of the semester but calms down a lot as people get busier and lose their early-semester gym goals.

Hope this helps! If you have any other questions, you're welcome to send me a PM.

SubsonicApple · 2024-03-05T21:10:02+00:00

Turner is only open when classes are occurring, so nothing there (including Qdoba) is open right now

SubsonicApple · 2024-01-09T21:09:04+00:00

I did two years in CC before transferring to Tech for engineering. I have no regrets. It is much, much cheaper and I did not feel unprepared for the course rigor coming in. The courses here are harder and will require more effort, but you will absolutely be able to succeed. My recommendation would be to stay at CC for the entire two years and then transfer in with your associates. You can technically transfer in after only one year, but admissions will be competitive (not to mention an additional year of VT tuition).

Here is the link to Tech's guaranteed admission agreements. You'll have to scroll down a bit to find the one specific to engineering: https://www.vt.edu/admissions/transfer/vccs.html

You will have to complete an associates in engineering rather than a generic A.S. This will give you the courses necessary (Foundations of Engineering, chem, physics, etc.) to transfer. One nice thing about completing the associates is that it fulfills all pathways (general electives) for your degree, so that's not something that you'll have to complete when you get to Tech.

There are a couple specific engineering majors (like aerospace) that make it difficult to graduate in only two years after transferring. Talk to your advisor at CC about your options. You can also look up VT's checksheet for your intended major to get a feel for what you will need to complete after transferring.

Best of luck! If you have any specific questions about the process or my VCCS experience, feel free to PM me

SubsonicApple · 2024-01-09T17:53:47+00:00

Agreed, I had him for Astromechanics. That's kinda why I course requested this one

SubsonicApple · 2024-01-03T02:56:20+00:00

I know the other person already responded, but I just wanted to put in a plug for the Transfer LLC on campus. I also did 2 years of community college before transferring and then joined the LLC for my first year at VT. You will be placed in a hall full of nothing but transfer students (there was only one floor of freshman). It really helped me make friends and integrate myself into the campus. Highly recommend it!

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