Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs

We had so much fun today filming with the Virginia Tech New Student and Family Programs Orientation Leaders! 🌞 We're so excited to welcome our newest Hokies!

What advice would you give to incoming students? 🧡

UPDATE: Thanks to amazing engagement from our new families, this program has reached its capacity and registration is now closed. There are still many resources to help you support your Hokie. Check out our YouTube channel for recordings of our Families as Partners Webinar series. Please continue to follow us on Facebook and the Hokie Family Hub.
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New Student and Family Programs is thrilled to introduce Hokie Family 101 — a brand-new learning experience created specifically for 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 at Virginia Tech! 🧡❤️

This interactive 9-week program will take place during Fall 2026 inside a private Facebook group and is designed to help families feel informed, connected, and supported throughout their student's transition to Virginia Tech.

Participants can look forward to:
✨ Weekly themed content
✨ Live office hours
✨ Campus resource spotlights
✨ Tips and tools to support your student’s success

📅 Registration opens June 1, 2026 at 1 p.m. EST through the Hokie Family Hub: https://vtfamilies.campusesp.com/events/101

Please note: space in the program is limited, and registration will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

We cannot wait to learn alongside you and help your family navigate the Hokie experience together!

Family members of new Hokies admitted for Fall 2026 — today marks an exciting milestone! Virtual Orientation opens today, May 1, and is a mandatory part of the new student orientation experience.

This required experience helps students prepare for their transition to Virginia Tech by introducing key resources, expectations, and next steps before arriving on campus.

As you support your student, here are a few upcoming highlights from the New Student Checklist to keep in mind:

• Virtual Orientation (mandatory for students and family members) due July 31 (learn more: https://students.vt.edu/transition/virtual_orientation.html)

• Housing and Dining Contract due June 1 (learn more: https://housing.vt.edu/contracts/apply/first_year_students.html)

• Living-Learning Program applications due June 6 (learn more: https://llp.vt.edu/faq.html)

• Optional in-person Orientation sessions this summer (learn more: https://students.vt.edu/transition/visits.html)

These are just a few of the upcoming items — there are additional steps your student will want to complete over the coming months.

You can view the full New Student Checklist here: https://nowwhat.vt.edu/need_to_knows/new_student_checklist.html

We’re excited to welcome your family to Virginia Tech 🧡

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New Student and Family Programs at Virginia Tech is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to join our team in Blacksburg 🦃

If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy being the person who keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes, this could be a great fit. You’ll support a collaborative team that works directly with students and families during one of the most exciting transitions of the Hokie experience.

✨ Full-time role with benefits
✨ Great fit for someone at any career stage who enjoys organization, communication, and team support
✨ Meaningful work that helps create a welcoming and positive experience for Hokies and their families

⏰ Apply by Sunday, May 3

Find the application and full job description here: https://jobs.apply.vt.edu/jobs/administrative-assistant-blacksburg-virginia-united-states-aab289b6-3653-469b-a50e-3bd72c5054f1

Mark your calendars! 📅 Spring Family Weekend is April 17-19, 2026.

Registration will open on the Hokie Family Hub on March 3. Additional information about Spring Family Weekend and the schedule will be made available as we get closer to the event on our website and the Hokie Family Hub, so stay tuned! We cannot wait for you to join us in Blacksburg in April! 🧡

Join the Hokie Family Hub to stay connected! 👉 http://vtfamilies.campusesp.com/