Application for Graduate Admissions

for International Applicants

Checklist for Graduate School Admissions College Contact Information

☐☐ Application, completed in its entirety Agriculture & Life Sciences 540/231-6503
www.cals.vt.edu
☐☐ Official transcript(s) from all institutions where a degree
was received or graduate level work was taken. Architecture & Urban Studies 540/231-6386
www.caus.vt.edu
☐☐ Application fee. (Please review and attach the
Payment Processing Form, printed page 9.) Business (Pamplin) 540/231-6152
www.pamplin.vt.edu
☐☐ Official test scores should be sent to Graduate
School Admissions (ETS Institution Code: 5859) Engineering 540/231-9171
Application Checklist

www.eng.vt.edu
Checklist for Your Department/Program
Liberal Arts & Human Sciences 540/231-6779
☐☐ Letters of recommendation (make sure to www.clahs.vt.edu
list each evaluator in the application)
Natural Resources 540/231-7051
☐☐ Official transcript(s) from all institutions where a degree was www.cnr.vt.edu
received or graduate level work was taken to the department
Sciences 540/231-5145
☐☐ Statement of Purpose www.cos.vt.edu

☐☐ Supplemental information Biomedical & Veterinary Sciences 540/231-4992

www.vetmed.vt.edu
☐☐ Test scores (GRE, GMAT, and/or TOEFL)

Check the website of the department for specific details on their requirements. Campuses Across Virginia
International Requirements Blacksburg (main campus) 540/231-8636
www.vt.edu
International applicants who are or will be in F-1 or J-1 student visa
National Capital Region 703/538-8327
statuses are required to show proof of adequate funding for at least one
year before an I-20 or DS-2019 form can be issued. To do so, please www.ncr.vt.edu
complete: Hampton Roads 757/363-3930 x301

☐☐ Immigration Information Form and the Affadavit www.hrc.vt.edu

of Support on printed pages 7-8. Richmond 804/662-7286
www.richmond.vt.edu
☐☐(if applicable) Non-immigrant visa holders who are already
students at U.S. Institutions, must complete the Transfer- Roanoke 540/767-6100
In Information form available at www.grads.vt.edu www.roanoke.vt.edu
(International Graduate Student Services/Forms).
Southwest Virginia 276/619-4311
Test Scores

www.swcenter.vt.edu
Test Scores
Virtual Campus 540/231-1264
While we ask that you report your scores on this application, the official www.vto.vt.edu
information must come from the respective testing agencies. Applications
are not considered complete until this information is reported by the
testing agencies.
Send application and payment to:
Financial Aid Information
Financial Aid

Graduate School Admissions

Graduate Life Center at
Financial assistance may be available through the department to which Donaldson Brown
you are applying in the form of an assistantship (GTA/GRA) or fellowships. Virginia Tech (0325)
Check with your intended department for more information. Blacksburg, VA 24061

Fax: 540/231-2039
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants
on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status,
national origin, religion, or political affiliation. Anyone having questions concerning
discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity. Questions? Call 540/231-8636 or
e-mail gradappl@vt.edu for assistance.
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 Application for Graduate Admissions
for International Applicants

Last/Family Name First/Given Name Middle Name Suffix

List any former names:

Enrollment Information
Social Security Number: Term of Enrollment
Student ID Number (if applicable): □ Fall □ Spring □ Summer I
□ Summer II year
U.S. Mailing Address, if available
Campus
Students holding a visa status of F1 or J1
are only eligible to apply for admission
to the Blacksburg (Main) or the National
General Info

Capital Region campuses.

□ Blacksburg (Main)*
city state zip □ Hampton Roads
□ National Capital Region
Current Please list your primary □ Richmond
Daytime Phone: phone and e-mail. We □ Roanoke
□ Home □ Office □ Mobile
value your privacy and
□ Southwest Virginia
Current will not disclose your
Evening Phone: □ Virtual
information.
□ Home □ Office □ Mobile
*Blacksburg should be selected if the campus at which
you intend to enroll is not listed. Provide details on the
E-mail Address: supplemental form, page 3 of this application.

Permanent/Home Country Address (if different): Degree Level

□ Doctoral
□ Education Specialist
□ Masters
□ Graduate Certificate

Desired Program
city state zip country
Permanent Daytime Phone:
□ Home □ Office □ Mobile
Permanent Evening Phone:
□ Home □ Office □ Mobile Are you currently studying at a
U.S. Institution? □ Yes □ No
Personal Information Ethnicity
Personal Info

☐☐ American Indian/Alaskan Native If Yes, please review the International

Requirements section of the cover sheet
Gender: ☐ Male ☐ Female ☐☐ Asian American/Pacific Islander and complete the Transfer-In form.
Date of Birth:    /   /   (MM/DD/YY) ☐☐ African-American/Black
Citizenship
City of Birth: ☐☐ Hispanic/Latino
Non-Resident Alien (visa required)
Country of Birth: ☐☐ White/Caucasian Country of Citizenship:
☐☐ Other Visa Status:

Academic History
aCADEMIC hISTORY

In chronological order, beginning with the most recent, list any bachelor and/or graduate level work that you will have done prior to enrollment. Note
that official transcript(s) must be sent to the Graduate School and to the academic department to which you are applying.

Institution Name Degree Type Major GPA Date Received/Expected

Questions? Call 540/231-8636 or

e-mail gradappl@vt.edu for assistance.
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 Application for Graduate Admissions
for International Applicants

Please make sure that your referees have indicated in advance that they are willing to submit a reference form for you. Please keep in
mind that it is your responsibility to ensure that your recommenders have submitted their forms by the appropriate deadline.
Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, a student enrolled at Virginia Tech has access to his or her academic
records. We comply with this law, while still allowing the student the option of waiving the right to access this specific document.
Waiving this right does not preclude you from access to the rest of your academic records. If you wish to waive the right to examine
this evaluation at a later date, please indicate below. Your choice will not affect the consideration of your application to Virginia Tech.

First Reference Do you waive your

       right to access this
Title First Name Last Name
evaluation?
 ☐☐ Yes
Institution/Company Name
☐☐ No
Letters of Recommendation

Daytime Phone: E-mail: 

Second Reference Do you waive your

       right to access this
Title First Name Last Name
evaluation?
 ☐☐ Yes
Institution/Company Name
☐☐ No
Daytime Phone: E-mail: 

Third Reference Do you waive your

       right to access this
Title First Name Last Name
evaluation?
 ☐☐ Yes
Institution/Company Name
☐☐ No
Daytime Phone: E-mail: 

While we ask that you report your scores here, the official scoring information must come from the respective testing agencies.

GRE General Test GRE Subject Test GMAT Score

Test Date:   /  (MM/YY) Subject:  Test Date:   /    (MM/YY)
Verbal Score: 
Test Scores

Test Date:   /    (MM/YY) Test Score: 

Quantitative Score:
Analytical Writing Score: Test Score: 

Toefl Please specify type of test, date taken or date schedule to be taken, and score details.
□ Paper-based □ Computer Based □ Internet-Based
Test Date: / (MM/YY) Test Date: / (MM/YY) Test Date: / (MM/YY)
Section Score Section Score Section Score
Listening Comprehension: Listening : Listening:
Structure and Written Expression: Structure : Reading:
Reading Comprehension: Reading : Writing:
Total: Writing: Speaking:
Total: Total:

Questions? Call 540/231-8636 or

e-mail gradappl@vt.edu for assistance.
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 gENERAL sUPPLEMENTAL fORM

Prior to completing this form, check with the department to which you are applying to see if they require a more specific
supplemental form. Some departments have forms that replace this general one.

Name: Date of Birth:    /   /   (MM/DD/YY)

Degree Program:

Alternate Campus Location

If you wish to take classes at a location other than the Virginia Tech campuses listed on page 1
of this application, please provide list below.

Academic and Professional Goals Statement

Please attach a 3 to 4 page double-spaced personal statement which includes the following:
Goals and Resume

• Why do you want to undertake graduate work?

• What do you expect to derive from your program of study?

• If you have a concentration in mind, briefly outline your interests in this area.

• What do you expect to contribute as a student and, subsequently, as a member of the profession?

Resume
Applicants are asked to provide a resume outlining your most recent experiences or by listing those that are most relevant to your application.
Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance
Do you wish to be considered for an assistantship or fellowship? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Will you be able to attend Virginia Tech without an assistantship or fellowship? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Pledge of Honor

I certify that all information provided to the Graduate School and department on my
application and during the entire admissions process is accurate. I understand that upon Return your completed
Supplemental Form to:
Signature

admission and enrollment I will be subject to the rules and regulations of the university,
including the Graduate Honor System (http://ghs.grads.vt.edu). The department to which
you are applying.
Please visit your College’s website,
listed on the cover sheet,
 for contact information.

Applicant Signature Date

Questions? Call 540/231-8636 or

e-mail gradappl@vt.edu for assistance.
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 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Financial Requirements and General Instructions

Who should submit financial documents:

International applicants who are or will be in F-1 or J-1 visa status are required to show proof of
adequate funding for at least one year before an I-20 or DS-2019 form can be issued.
When should you submit your financial documents:
Funding information for immigration purposes may be submitted along with the application for admission,
or after the admission decision has been made.
What are the requirements:
The minimum requirements for one year are $26,000 for the Blacksburg campus and $27,000 for the
National Capital Region Campus. These amounts include tuition and fees, room and board, and
miscellaneous expenses. An additional $4,000 should be added for an accompanying spouse and
$1,500 for each accompanying child. Please note that these amounts are subject to change.
How can you submit financial documents:
Students must submit the Immigration Information Form along with appropriate attachments. The
Immigration Information Form follows this page.
What types of documents are accepted:
The following documents are accepted as supporting documents for financial certification (students may
have one or a combination of these):
x A current (less than six months old), original bank statement or certification from another legal
financial institution. If you have only a web statement, you need to write on the bottom of the
statement that, “I verify that this is a true copy of my bank statement as of today’s date”, and sign and
date the form.
x A completed Affidavit of Support form from the sponsor/bank account holder (if other than the
student).
x Written confirmation from the sponsoring institution of a scholarship, fellowship, assistantship or
other type of funding. In case of an assistantship award from Virginia Tech, a copy of the
assistantship agreement signed by the academic department is required.
x In case of personal funds, an original bank statement, or statement from any legal financial institution
that includes the student's name, as well as the amount available. If you have only a web statement,
you need to write on the bottom of the statement that, “I verify that this is a true copy of my bank
statement as of today’s date”, and sign and date the form.

Other considerations:
Financial documents which are older than six months are not acceptable. Only original, current
documents will be accepted. Many academic departments do not offer assistantships for the first year of
study. No international student can work off campus for the first nine months of stay in the United States.
Employment on campus is possible, but students should not plan on paying for the complete cost of their
education from on-campus part-time jobs.

Deadlines for submission:

The financial certification form and appropriate attachments must be received by the Graduate School no
later than June 1st for the Fall semester and no later than November 1st for the Spring semester.

Please note: Immigration documents are mailed through a bulk mail service, and can take up to 6
weeks to be delivered, depending upon the country. If you desire express mail delivery, please
include the following credit card information with your submitted documents: type of card,
cardholder’s name, card number, and expiration date. The shipping company accepts Visa,
Master Card, American Express, and Diners Club.

Please mail these documents to the following address:

International Graduate Student Services
Graduate School (0325)
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA 24061
U.S.A.
 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Immigration Information Form for International Graduate Students

______________________________________________________VT Student ID #___________________

Family/Last Name First Name Middle Name (if applicable)
(Print your name as it appears in your passport)

Attach a copy of your passport ID page (name and photo page) to this form
Date of Birth ____________________ City and Country of Birth___________________________________
month/day/year
Country of Citizenship ____________________________________________ Gender: ___Male ___Female

Major (Field of Study) _______________________________ Degree desired ________________________

Applying for ___ Fall ___Spring ___Summer I ___Summer II Year______________________

Email Address _____________________________________ Phone number ________________________

Home Country Address

(required)______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________
U.S. Address (if currently residing in the
U.S.)__________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________

The following dependents will accompany me (use additional sheet if necessary):

Name (SURNAME, Given Date of Birth City/Country of Birth Gender Relationship
name)

SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF SUPPORT

(Fill in amounts in US dollars in the appropriate categories. Please attach original documentation as
required. Documents older than six months are not acceptable.)
Amount
PERSONAL FUNDS:
(Must attach original bank statement.) ________________
PARENTS AND/OR SPONSORS:
(Must attach original bank statement and official letter from sponsor
stating name, relationship and amount of support per year.) ________________

GOVERNMENT AGENCY: ________________

(Must attach signed copy of your award)
UNIVERSITY AWARD: ________________
(Must attach award letter or copy of assistantship agreement.)
TOTAL ________________
(Total should equal Virginia Tech requirement for your academic
status and marital status as outlined in the general instructions.)

_________________________________________ ______________________
Signature Date
 AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
Required of students whose funding is coming from resources other than personal funds, a graduate
assistantship, or government/corporate sponsorship.

Sponsor Information

Name of sponsor _______________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Country of citizenship _______________________________________________

Name of co-sponsor (if applicable) _______________________________________________

Relationship to student _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Country of citizenship _______________________________________________

Student Information

Name _______________________________________________

Address _______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

Country of Citizenship _______________________________________________

Certification

This affidavit is made by me/us for the purpose of assuring university authorities and the U.S. Government that I/we
am/are willing and able to maintain and support the student mentioned above. I /we intend to make specific
financial contributions for the support of the student as shown in the attached bank/funding documents.

Sponsor signature ______________________________________________

Co-sponsor signature (if applicable) ______________________________________________

Date ______________________________________________
 Payment Processing Form

Application and diploma reorder fees may be paid via credit card, check, or money order. Please complete the
information below and submit this document with the corresponding application or form to the Graduate School.

Last/Family Name First/Given Name Middle Name Suffix

Student ID Number: E-mail Address:

if known @vt.edu account, preferred
Required Info

Daytime Phone:
□ Home □ Office □ Mobile

Please process payment for:

□ Degree-Seeking Application Fee (i.e. Masters and Doctoral Students) - $45

□ Application for Simultaneous Degrees - $45

□ Non-Degree-Seeking Application Fee (i.e. Commonwealth Campus and non-degree Programs) - $25

□ Application for Certificate Program - $25

□ Application for Readmission - $25

□ Application for Visiting Student - $25

□ Diploma Reorder - $20 Per Diploma

To Pay Via Credit Card

Please complete the following information and sign below.

Name as it appears on card:

Payment Details

Card Type: □ Visa □ MasterCard Expiration Date:

month/year

Credit Card Number

I, the card holder indicated above, authorize payment to be processed. I further understand that this is a non-refundable payment.
Payment cannot be processed without a signature, and the application cannot be processed without payment.

Cardholder Signature date

To Pay Via Check or Money Order

Enclose your check or money order made payable to Treasurer, Virginia Tech.
Checks and money orders must be drawn from a U.S. bank.
Return your completed form to:
Graduate School
Graduate Life Center
at Donaldson Brown
Virginia Tech (0325)
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Fax: 540/231-2039

Questions? Call 540/231-8636 or

e-mail gradappl@vt.edu for assistance.
Payment Processing Form
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