Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University A land-grant institution
Graduate Programs
Graduate students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are valued colleagues who conduct advanced research and disseminate knowledge in the classroom and beyond. Our programs are as varied as our students and can accommodate a wide variety of interests and career goals. Our nationally and internationally recognized faculty members provide close mentoring and will help you navigate the complexities of graduate school.
There are 12 departments in the College that offer a wide range of graduate programs. Please visit their websites to learn about individual faculty members and their programs. Also visit the Graduate Education in Life Sciences website to learn about interdisciplinary life science graduate opportunities.
Learn about the Online Masters of Agriculture and Life Sciences program and how you can earn a degree entirely online while you work.
Almost all of our graduate students are supported by an assistantship, many on research assistantships from grants.
The John Lee Pratt Graduate Fellowship Program offers graduate students in Animal Nutrition the opportunity to contribute to some of the exciting research in the areas of food animal and equine nutrition. The college's Multicultural Academic Opportunities Program also offers scholarships for graduate students.
If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact a department or individual faculty of interest. They should be able to answer your questions and get you started. Good luck, and thank you for visiting with us!
Visit these helpful links on the Graduate School website for specific information regarding graduate studies at Virginia Tech.
Prospective Students
This site contains information specifically for prospective students including information about housing, insurance, and the new student handbook. The handbook contains information about relocating to Blacksburg, registering for classes, and expectations for graduate study.
Admissions
Here you will find all the details about applying to Virginia Tech. Students are first admitted into the Graduate School before they are accepted into a department. You should apply to the Graduate School online.
International Students
Learn about services and programs offered to international students and review some of the most frequently asked questions from students that hail from abroad.
Current Students
Keep up-to-date with programs and events for current graduate students.
You will also find helpful information on the Diversity Virginia Tech website.