Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Student Advising and Course Registration?

Virtual Academic Advising and Course Registration for newly admitted Pamplin students will begin in early June. Students will receive more information from the Pamplin advising team about how to complete the course registration process and schedule an advising session via their vt.edu email address.

How is Advising and Registration different than New Student Virtual Orientation?

New Student Virtual Orientation is facilitated by New Student and Family Programs and will introduce you to the campus community as well as provide important information and resources to help you succeed as a new student at VT. Academic Advising and Course Registration will occur throughout the summer and will be facilitated through the Pamplin College of Business.

Transfer Credit Questions

Does Virginia Tech accept AP or IB credits?

For information about Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits, please refer to the university’s webpage on transferable credit. If you had your scores sent to Virginia Tech, you will be able to view the credits in HokieSpa. If you did not have your scores sent to Virginia Tech, please contact the College Board or the IB soon as possible. You will learn more about transfer credits (AP/IB/DE) through the new student advising and registration process.

I took dual enrollment courses while in high school. I would like to know if the courses will transfer to Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech accepts many credits from the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) as well as other two and four-year institutions. Please refer to the university’s Transfer Guide for information on transferring credits and course equivalency.

Should I send my previous institution, high school, or dual enrollment transcripts to the Pamplin College of Business?

No. Please have a copy of your official transcript(s) sent to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

925 Prices Fork Rd

Blacksburg, VA 24061

Class Schedule/Major Questions

When can I schedule my first semester classes?

Beginning June 12, you can begin creating your fall schedule using resources provided in the Pamplin New Student Canvas Site. During your advising session, you will receive additional guidance and will have the opportunity to ask questions and make any necessary changes to your fall schedule.

What courses will I take in my first semester?

First semester students typically take five classes (15-16 credit hours). Your first semester schedule will most likely be a mix of required courses for your major and Pathways to General Education courses. However, the courses you take will also depend on any credit (transfer/AP/IB/DE) you transfer to Virginia Tech.

Example first semester schedule for a first-year business major:

MATH 1524 - Business Calculus

MGT 1104 - Foundations of Business

ACIS 1504 - Introduction to Business Analytics & Business Intelligence

Pathways to General Education course

Example first semester schedule for a Real Estate for Commercial Properties or Real Estate for Residential Properties major:

MATH 1524 - Business Calculus

REAL 1004 - Discovering Real Estate

REAL 2004 - Principles of Real Estate

Pathways to General Education course

Schedules for transfer students will vary based on selected major and transfer credits from previous institutions.

I’ve been accepted as a first-year student. Will it be possible for me to finish two majors and a minor in four years?

Specific questions about double majors and minors cannot be addressed during new student advising and registration. However, you should plan to meet with your academic advisor in the fall semester to start developing a four-year plan that incorporates additional majors, minors, study abroad experiences, etc.

Can I declare a double major in the first semester?

No. A new student is not eligible to change, declare, or add a major until the change major period following their first semester of enrollment.