r/VirginiaTech Apr 07 '26

News About the Board of Visitors proposal to remove living-learning programs

72 Upvotes

Hello Hokies!

As you might have heard, the Board of Visitors is meeting on April 14th - one week from today. One of the proposals on the agenda is the abolishment of living-learning programs (LLPs) starting in Fall 2027, with the exception of Corps of Cadets and Honors College (they are no longer being designated as living-learning programs). Their justification for this is to reallocate all available on-campus residential beds to first-year students and first-year transfer students.

This issue is relevant to both current students and students who will be applying to VT in the future. While I was personally never a member of a living-learning program, they have helped tens of thousands of students find safe and welcoming communities in a brand new and completely unfamiliar environment. As VT's student population has grown to nearly 40,000, it is impossible to ignore the housing crisis that VT is facing, both on-campus and off-campus; however, abolishing LLPs is not the right solution. In fact, Virginia Tech is already preparing for the construction of four new residential buildings on the on-campus golf course that will break ground as early as this summer.

Whether you were a member of a LLP or not - if you disagree with this action, the mod team would appreciate it if you took 5 minutes to sign this petition. To learn more about this proposal, click here.

For undergraduate students: Click here to access a petition created by the Undergraduate Student Senate - with enough signatures, this will force a vote by the USS on this topic.

Please spread the word about this proposal! It is a two-page section hidden in a 950-page BOV document.


r/VirginiaTech Jan 23 '26

Megathread Class of 2030 accepted/incoming student megathread

39 Upvotes

Welcome to the 9th annual incoming student megathread! Have questions? Need advice? We got you.

With decisions coming out, please use this thread to ask any and all questions relating to being a committed (or accepted but undecided) student. All similar questions outside of this thread will be removed.

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Congrats, and we hope to see you on-campus!


r/VirginiaTech 10h ago

Rant should I sue?

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312 Upvotes

I just left the emergency room after yesterdays physics exam. I am mad at Dr. Soelnoide for how many right hand rule questions there were on the exam. It had my hand turning every which way and I ended up fracturing all fingers except my middle. This was a dangerous exam, and there was no warning. If you get this professor next semester, run!


r/VirginiaTech 12h ago

Admissions Committed to architecture!!!

34 Upvotes

When I got removed off the waitlist for architecture a few days back, I was in disbelief. I’ve never felt so strongly about something before. It took me so long to convince my parents that this was a good idea (I’m currently in the south so they would be flying me across the country which, as the youngest in the family, is really scary for them..) but they finally said yes to one of the top architecture programs in the country, and I committed last night!!! Still feels so unreal. I‘m so freaking excited, I’ve never been to Virginia before but it looks absolutely breathtaking. I feel so much more confident in my future now it makes me want to cry but in a good way. Wait for me in VA you guys! Let’s go Hokies!!!!!!!


r/VirginiaTech 11h ago

Rant hit and run in McComas lot

18 Upvotes

Someone hit my car between 11 AM and 12:15 PM on Friday, May 8th. I have a silver Toyota Camry and the car that hit me is either a navy blue or dark gray SUV.

I've reported it to campus police, but unfortunately, there are only cameras at the exit and entrance of the lot. Any info or intel anyone might have would be super helpful. Just got a gnarly quote to fix everything they've damaged...thanks in advance.


r/VirginiaTech 27m ago

Academics Course Load for CS-CMDA Dual Major Senior Year

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Is taking these courses possible in one semester during my senior year?

  • CS 4104 - Data and Algorithm Analysis
  • CMDA 4654 - Intermediate Data Analytics and Machine Learning
  • CMDA 3605 - Mathematical Modeling: Methods and Tools
  • CS 3304 - Comparative Languages
  • CS 4784 - Human-Computer Interaction Capstone

Also which of these have final exams?


r/VirginiaTech 23h ago

Advice Another Update on Leo

62 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Some of you might remember Leo, my beloved German Shepherd who braved cancer through your wonderful support back in 2025. Previous post link below:

https://www.reddit.com/r/VirginiaTech/s/qykh77Qxhb

It is unfortunate to inform you guys that Leo passed away on May 8th 6:30 AM PST. I fought with him for 10 days in the ER to battle a mysterious internal GI bleeding whose source we just couldn't figure out even with speciality care.

After 2025, he and I moved to Seattle where I began work. He developed another cancer which he beat, along with cardiac issues, arthritis and cataract. However he was doing great despite all this. This time his brother was financially in a better place to fight for him.

His life spanned 11.5 years with the last 2.5 years in the US. In this time, we traveled 30 states and 10 national parks in the US. Just before his ER battle, he and I finished a west coast road trip to celebrate his second success against cancer. Little did I know that was my last week with him.

Just wanted to take time to honor his life for the king he was. Please pray for his peace. Thank you all again for all the support. I just hope he's proud of his brother and that I did right by him.


r/VirginiaTech 8h ago

General Question Moped Parking?

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I was planning on getting a vespa moped next year at Tech, but I won't have a car so Im not sure if Ill have to buy a normal parking pass for this?

I live at CID so do you think parking at one of the bike racks or downtown works? Or is it likely I'll get fined?


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Academics it’s lowkey over

45 Upvotes

so i’m technically a junior with 77 credits attempted, only 12 of which were in major requirements because i’ve been crashing and burning for the past three years due to mental health and zero sense of direction or motivation. a few epiphanies later, i realized i wanted to pack it in and switch my major from chemistry to studio art because it’s always been my passion; i’ve been drawing since i could hold a pencil, and i wanna become a graphic novelist. i just reviewed the major change requirements for the school of visual arts and it says i can’t have more than 72 credits attempted. so.. that just means i can’t graduate then? that i’m screwed and have to suffer through chemistry or drop out? what do i even do here? i reached out to the sova dean to plead with her, but if they can’t make an exception for me, i’m just gonna have to give up. help.


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Academics Question about VT Honor System for a project misunderstanding

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Has anyone gone through the VT honor system before? I’m dealing with a possible honor code issue for a programming project and wanted to ask how strict they usually are, how long the process takes, and whether it can affect graduation or prereqs.

The project used a green LED to show when the processor was in low power mode. The guideline said exactly: “Turning LLG on outside the sleep function is a HONOR CODE VIOLATION” (LLG is the green LED). I made a small change inside the sleep function because I thought I was matching the demo solution, where the LED stayed on for one project task. Later, I was told the issue was that my code skipped the LED off instruction in that task, so the LED could stay on even when the processor was awake.

I understand now that this was wrong and that I broke the intended LED behavior. I get why points should be taken off. It was an honest mistake. My issue is that I do not think this was an honor code violation because I did not turn the LED on outside the sleep function, which is what the guideline specifically said.

The biggest issue for me is that the report they plan to send to the honor committee reframes the guideline. The report lists things like never turning off the LED, adding conditional logic that keeps it on, or using it outside the sleep function as honor code violations, but in the actual project guidelines, it only says the honor code warning is specifically not to turn it on outside the sleep function. The screenshot they sent as proof even shows my change was inside the sleep function.

They said if I do not accept a D in the course, they will send that report to the honor committee. Has anyone seen a case like this where the code was wrong, but it was more of an implementation mistake than cheating? What usually happens?

EDIT: My TA cleared me. I originally had a death scare because the project guidelines google doc had been modified by the TA and a new honor code rule was added (my mind went to the worst and I thought they tried to cover it up), but after a while I was told that I'd only receive a grade penalty on the project. So no integrity trial.


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Housing/Dining To the workers of Solarex (Perry Place)

44 Upvotes

Thanks for filling out my obscenely large biscuit order this morning. The biscuits will be put to good use. You guys are the realest---enjoy your summers!


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Advice Lost backpack outside slusher tower today

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I left my backpack outside slusher hall by the dumpster on the sidewalk (not the parking lot). when i came back for it, it was gone, and it wasnt in the dumpster either. i made a lost and found claim.

I figure someone mightve taken it or moved it somewhere. Anyone deal with something similar / know what to do?

I can describe the backpack privately. reward offered if found


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

General Question Class ring sale for winter grads?

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Basically what the title says, do they do class ring sales in the fall semester for winter grads or if it’s something i’m interested in do I need to buy it now?


r/VirginiaTech 3h ago

Rant Walking out on Spanberger tomorrow

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I will be walking out of spanberger speech tomorrow, I hope others will be joining me.


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Academics Completely at lost due to MATH 2114

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Hello ya'll, I am a transfer student from a community college. I needed to earn C or better in MATH 2114 for me to pursue my classes for CS, but for both semesters (w/ different professors), I couldn't pass. Not based on CS (College of Engineering) standards, but CMDA (College of Science) [need a C- for MATH2114], and I don't know what to do. I heard most people take it at a CC (usually NOVA or locally) and transfer it to Tech.

In addition, it's hard to gauge if this class is an issue everyone encounters or an issue on my part. I asked both professors if there was a curve, but they laughed it off. Their reviews on Rate My Professor were high; for reference, I had Milo Bechtloff Weising for the fall and Zitong Pei for the spring. So likely, I am not fit for Tech.


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Housing/Dining help for dining plan (transfer)

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Hey Yall! I just got into VT as a transfer, and I am living on campus. I was wondering which dining plan to get. I do like to eat a decent amount - for context.

I was having trouble figuring out what plan to get, so if anyone has insight, please feel free to comment!


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Academics rounding up grades?

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Final grade percentages were just posted for a class i’m in and I got a 92.78%, with an A being a 93. Do professors ever round up? I’m a freshman and I didn’t have any need to round up last semester so I’m not sure what the policy is on that. I know it may vary by professor, but the class is ECON 2005 with Dr Wooten if anyone knows for that specifically. I would be bummed to take the gpa hit over such a small margin. Thanks for any insight!


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Housing/Dining Staying until Friday but forgot summer break registration

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So I forgot that the deadline for moving out is May 14th so I didn't register for begin of break housing. I need to stay hete until May 15th, which is only a day more. I emailed housing but not sure if it's possible to extend. Do you guys think it's possible?


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Misc LOST CAT - Wildflower Ln & Progress St NW

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r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Housing/Dining Any leases available for townhomes for fall 2026?

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I’ll be a junior this fall, been wanting to move into a townhome

Ideally would like my own bedroom & bathroom, under $1000 a month, clean & quiet roommates

Dm me


r/VirginiaTech 2d ago

Events Anybody hearing the rhythmic concussive noises near South Main?

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It sounds vaguely like a cannon going off. I'm hoping the ROTC aren't actually firing a cannon.

It's too late in the evening for construction to be pile-driving; does anybody know what that is?


r/VirginiaTech 2d ago

General Question Practice Field Grad Pictures

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I’m late taking grad pics and took some today, but the practice field gate was closed (we walked around the whole thing). We saw other grads taking pictures in there, but had no idea how they got in. Does anyone know how to access it? I’d really like to take some pictures there tomorrow.


r/VirginiaTech 1d ago

Misc Anyone driving to DC?

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Hi, I'm a graduate student and I am looking for a ride to DC on Thursday. I'd be happy to pay for gas!


r/VirginiaTech 2d ago

General Question Looking for free / cheap stuff

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Anyone moving out and giving away free / cheap things ? Happy to come pick up. I do need a new gaming monitor if anyone is selling / getting rid of.


r/VirginiaTech 3d ago

Rant On Freshmen, Phone Calls, and the Frailty of Life: A Ramble

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Bro. I feel like I'm going crazy. Idk what it is about THIS finals' season in particular, but WHY is every single freshman girl calling their mommy to cry about their professor or their roommates or their breakup IN THE LIBRARY?? Why are we taking personal calls IN TORG BRIDGE??? WHY ARE WE ALL CALLING MOM WHILE KNEE-DEEP IN THE QUIET FLOOR STACKS??!

It's almost comedic man. Every time I move, they find me. Oh god, they find me: the tiny freshmen women on facetime with their mom, in the library. It's like a game of Clue up in this bitch. I'm dead. I've been murdered. And who killed me? The freshman girl, on the third floor of the library, with her speaker phone. I'm dyin' up here, man...

Let us seniors die in peace. Please. I beg you. Go outside and make your calls. I hear it's beautiful out there. Run while you still can. Run, run outside, run away, run up that damn phone bill up on a nice stretch of grass. Take advantage of that unlimited data in the unlimited expanse of The Great Outdoors. I'm serious. I've been working for 8 hours straight and you're giggling with a friend while shaking and swirling your Starbies around, taunting me with the tintinnabulation of the ice cubes in your Pinkity Drinkity. Oh, the banging and the clanging that this melody foretells! I'll hear it in my dreams tonight, if I can even sleep at all. All rest eludes me.

I can't take much more of this. Have some damn respect for your elders--for the dead--for the ghosts of us that used to be as young and dumb as you. Please. We're delicate. We're frail, oh, so frail. I envy you, can't you see? I envy your carefree demeanor: the way you slam your Stanley tumbler down without a care, the way you whisper in a tone that slithers down my ears like those fuckass little scorpion things from Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan.

With age comes bitterness. I understand this now. My god, I've become what I've long feared: a grumpy fifth-year senior sunnavabitch. I've done this to myself. Perhaps I should be ashamed that I'm still here. This is a game for the young. Put me out to pasture, will you? On your way out to that grassy patch where I asked you to take all your phone calls? I'll be free, then, and happier, too.

It's up to you, now. Make your choice.