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Pamplin's Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy

2024 PIP Academy Cohort

Join the Pamplin College of Business for a ten-day residential summer program designed to introduce students to our seven innovative academic disciplines:

  • Accounting and Information Systems
  • Business Information Technology
  • Finance
  • Hospitality and Tourism Management
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Real Estate

Thursday, July 9 to Saturday, July 18

Virginia Tech's campus in Blacksburg, VA

Cost of attendance covered, except travel to and from Blacksburg

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Who is eligible?

Pamplin’s Inspiring Possibilities (PIP) Academy is designed to introduce and recruit rising high school seniors to the dynamic world of business and potential business careers.

What is included?

Participants will learn about Pamplin’s academic programs, contribute to an applied team project, and engage with faculty, peer mentors, alumni, and corporate partners. Special sessions in professional development, admissions, financial aid, study abroad, and wellness will be offered.

Application Requirements

To be eligible, students must:

  • be a high school senior in the 2026-27 academic year
  • have a cumulative GPA of at least a 3.5/4.0 or its equivalent grading scale
  • have successfully completed or will complete pre-calculus
  • submit a statement of interest

For more information, please contact PCOBrecruiting@vt.edu