Living Here
Residential Experience
Your introduction to Hokie Nation starts with your residential experience — from Housing Services to Living-Learning Programs to Residential Well-being. We're here to help you build community, make connections, and truly ExperienceVT.
Our buildings aren’t your traditional on-campus living facilities. Living on campus is a bit different than what you knew at home, and it’s a great way to adjust to the college atmosphere, make new friends, and learn what it really means to be a Hokie. It also allows you to explore your independent side…and teaches you how to tidy up in order to keep peace with your roommate.
Our Living-Learning Programs provide students with the opportunity to thrive both in and out of the classroom in a learning environment that becomes home. Make the most of your Virginia Tech experience by joining a Living-Learning Program.
Student Affairs created an innovative residential model that promotes well-being, student success, and inclusion – transforming on-campus living and making higher education a catalyst for cultural change.
Roommates
Living somewhere new and sharing life with new people is one of the most exciting aspects of coming to college. When you fill out your housing and dining contract, you establish your priority for selecting your housing assignment. The earlier you submit, the earlier your time slot for room selection. You can also search and mutually request another student to be your roommate so that you can go into the room selection process together.
StarRez
After you’ve submitted your housing contract, you might be wondering, “Where am I living? Who is my roommate?” Most students will select their room assignment; however, final room assignments for fall semester will be posted in the StarRez Portal in late July or early August. You will receive information on how to access your housing assignment, roommate information, and move-in instructions at your @vt.edu email address.
Check out this advice about living with a roommate, suitemates, or hallmates.
Facets of Campus Life
- Clubs and Orgs: Looking to find your people? GobblerConnect can get you in touch with 900+ student groups so you can explore your passions, meet new friends, and get involved on campus from day one.
- Dining and Sustainability: Our dining is award-winning and seriously delicious. With our strong focus on sustainability, you’ll be eating well and doing good for the planet.
- Discover Blacksburg: A brief guide to all the charm, eats, and adventures your town has to offer. From coffee shops to hiking trails, there’s always something new to explore.
- Fraternities and Sororities: Fraternity and Sorority Life can help you grow in leadership, service, and lifelong friendships. Explore chapters that focus on community, philanthropy, or just a place to belong.
- Recreational Sports: Next-level equipment and facilities, club sports, intramurals, fitness classes, or outdoor adventures — Rec Sports has something for everyone. It’s a fun way to stay active, meet people, and de-stress.
- Safety and Security: We take your safety seriously, and we hope you do too! Know these safety tips, emergency contacts, and readiness resources.
- Student Centers: Student Centers are more than buildings. They’re your spaces for connection and community. Grab food, study, attend events, or just hang out.
- Student Employment: Need a part-time job? VT offers tons of student employment opportunities that fit your schedule and help you build skills and your bank balance.
- That I May Serve: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) is a way of life at Virginia Tech. Get involved with service trips, local volunteering, and leadership programs that help you make a real impact.
- Virginia Tech Athletics: From football at Lane Stadium to ACC rivalries, Hokie Sports are a big deal. Follow your teams as a die-hard fan or just for game-day vibes.
- Well-being: College life can be a lot. Find resources for mental health, wellness, and balance so you can thrive in and out of the classroom.