Weeks of Welcome
Orientation
Welcome to Virginia Tech!
Orientation at Virginia Tech is a hybrid program that combines virtual experiences and in-person events so that you can engage in a variety of ways. Check out all of the in-person experiences we have to offer.
Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome (WoW) is part of our extended orientation and transition experience – and the official start of the Virginia Tech academic and co-curricular experience for new Hokies. If you’re wondering how you can find your place at Virginia Tech and meet people, we’ve got you covered.
Weeks of Welcome takes place at the beginning of the both the Fall and Spring semester.
Fall Signature events
- College and Academic Sessions (including College Social)
- Residential Well-being Community Days
- Living-learning Programming (only for students in a Living-Learning Community)
- Hokie Hi Spirit Rally (where you can be in the iconic “VT” class photo!)
- Hokiepalooza
- Transfer Student Luncheon
- International Student Orientation