Prospective Students

Welcome

Welcome to Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Today, over 2,200 students are pursuing degrees in more than 41 options offered in the college's 12 departments. We are bringing the power of discovery and education to citizens here in Virginia, across the nation, and around the globe. Learn how you can start here and go just about anywhere! Find out about our programs, majors, degrees, and admissions details so we can help you achieve your goals.

Start Here

Start here to explore the numerous opportunities available to you in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Find out how your interests can be translated into a future career. We are a place where many students, like yourself, can study biotechnology, the environment, food production, business, animal or human health, or community development, just to mention a few. The possibilities are endless. Which direction will you take?

Prospective Students

  • Undergraduate Majors

    Check out our comprehensive list of undergraduate majors and academic departments. Not sure what to major in? Select an area of interest and see what types of majors are available.

  • Admissions

  • Transfer Opportunities

  • Agricultural Technology Program

    Learn more about Virginia Tech's two-year associates degree program.

  • Advising

    View a listing of coordinating counselors for each department. Also use Advising Pathfinder to review course requirements or make comparisons with other majors.

  • Student Forms

    Find the most frequently used student forms.

  • Graduate Programs

  • Awards, Scholarships and Financial Aid

    More than 400 scholarships are awarded each year in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Find out how you can apply for the more than $750,000 in scholarships available to students.

  • Honors Program

  • International Opportunities

    Learn about the variety of education abroad opportunities available.

  • Jobs and Careers

    View job postings, get resume and interview tips, and find out about upcoming career services workshops.

  • Clubs and Organizations

    Interested in joining a club, organization, or being a member of an intercollegiate judging team? Take a closer look at the comprehensive list of student-based organizations in the college.

  • Calendar of Events

  • Student Life Office

    Need a little support transitioning to college life? Need assistance with an emergency? Visit the Student Life Office for more information. Parents can also find helpful information here.

  • Visiting Campus

    Get directions and information about visiting campus.

  • Contact Us

    Let us know if you have a question, comment or suggestion.