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- Admissions Policy
- Recommended Preparation
- Test Requirement
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid
- Tuition and Student Fees
- Room and Board
- Computer Requirements
- Request an Application
Admissions Policy and Deadlines
The admissions policy requires graduation from an accredited high school with at least a 2.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or successful completion of the GED. Preference is given to students with an Advanced or Standard diploma with at least a 2.5 GPA. No placement test is required for students entering the Program in Fall 2009. An Agricultural Technology application and supporting documents must be submitted directly to the Agricultural Technology office [1060 Litton-Reaves Hall, Virginia Tech (0334), Blacksburg, VA 24061]. Students are admitted for the fall semester only.
Agricultural Technology is on a rolling admission system. You are encouraged to apply as early in the year as possible. Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid in early January regardless of when they send in their application. You should receive notification of our decision with two weeks of completion of your application file.
Complete applications for admission consist of:
- A $50 application fee (check made out to Treasurer, Virginia Tech)
- Completion of an official application
- A one-page essay stating your interest in the program and career goals
- Official transcripts of all high school and/or college course work
- Transfer applicants must have a cumulative "C" grade point average (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) for all post-secondary work.
Recommend Preparation
Students interested in the Agricultural Technology Program should complete the same course work required of freshman at Virginia Tech in order to be prepared for college-level work.
These courses include:
- 4 units of English
- 3 units of math (includes algebra I, geometry, and algebra II)
- 2 units of laboratory science (chosen from biology, chemistry, or physics)
- 2 units of social science (one must be history)
- 3 additional academic units (foreign language is highly recommended)
- 4 elective units
Additional information is available on the Virginia Tech Admissions website.
Test Requirement
For Fall 2009 candidates, the SAT is recommended, but not required. (Virginia Tech's CEEB code is 5859)
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are substantial for Agricultural Technology students. Support for scholarships, which range from $500 to $3,000, come from Virginia Farm Bureau and other industry groups throughout the Commonwealth. Students can submit the Scholarship Application Form (PDF) after they have been accepted to the program.
Financial Aid
Financial Aid in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships is available from various sources to help qualified students with their college expenses. To apply for need-based aid, first-year students should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in early March. Additional information and forms can be obtained by visiting the Virginia Tech Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid.
While it is a serious matter to miss the March deadline, all is not lost. Students and their families can still complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after the deadline. Student loans, parent loans, and Pell Grants are still available to those who otherwise qualify even if the FAFSA is late. All students should complete the FAFSA in order to enable the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid to provide the best possible financial counseling regarding college cost financing.
Virginia Tech Office of University Scholarships and Financial Aid
200 Student Services Building (0222)
Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Phone: (540) 231-5179
Fax: (540) 231-9139
E-mail: finaid@vt.edu
www.finaid.vt.edu
Virginia Tech's Title IV Code (which is required on the FAFSA): 003754
Tuition and Student Fees
Agricultural Technology students pay the same tuition and fees as other Virginia Tech undergraduate students. Specific information on these fees is available at the University Bursar website.
Room and Board
Agricultural Technology students are required to live on-campus the first year unless they are over 21 or living with an immediate relative near campus. Specific information on room and board options and fees is available at http://www.studentprograms.vt.edu/housingdining/.
Computer Requirements
All Virginia Tech students are required to have a laptop computer. The Agricultural Technology Program requires a TABLET PC that meets the university's specifications. These can be found at http://www.compreq.vt.edu.
Request an Application
Click this link to download an admission application (PDF) for the Agricultural Technology Program.