Graduate School
The 2024 Spring commencement ceremonies were held during the first week of May.
See the university commencement page for links to videos of the ceremonies.
"Our primary objective is to help students thrive during their graduate education experience at Virginia Tech."
~ Dr. Aimée Surprenant, Dean of the Graduate School
Explore our interactive data and reports pages and find out more about students, funding, programs, and more:
Bring Your Kids to School Day at the Graduate School with families and children, dean Karen DePauw and President Sands and Laura Sands.
Work-life balance
Resources for students and their families, parent support group, child care, and student organizations
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Student Support
Counseling, tutoring, Graduate Student Ombuds, Health and Wellness, and other services
Graduate Life Center
The GLC houses the Graduate School offices and provides housing and spaces for classes, meetings, and social gatherings.
Graduate School's summer office hours: May 11-Aug. 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Summer walk-in hours: June 3-July 31, Monday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Staff will be available by phone or email Monday-Friday during regular office hours, in addition to the walk-in hours.
The Little Hokie™ Hangout is accepting applications for
summer 2024 and the fall 2024 semester
The Little Hokie™ Hangout early childhood education program is accepting applications for the summer sessions. a flexible, subsidized early education program primarily for Graduate Student families with children ages 2-5. Use this form to apply for a spot for the summer. Use this form to apply for a fall semester 2024 spot. Find out more about the Little Hokie™ Hangout here.