Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, commonly referred to as Virginia Tech, is the third-largest university in the commonwealth of Virginia. Home to over 30,000 students, the institution prides itself in its dedication to service through its motto, “Ut Prosim.”
Throughout its history, Virginia Tech has been notorious for its commitment to service, the Corps of Cadets, its world-renowned engineering program and, in recent decades, its football program. With hundreds of clubs, organizations and activities, the student body has much to do outside of the classroom.
Virginia Tech’s campus consists of many iconic buildings and memorials. The Pylons, located in front of Torgersen Hall, evoke the university’s eight core values and dedicate the cenotaph to the seven alumni who have received the Medal of Honor. Other key buildings on campus include Burruss Hall, War Memorial Chapel and Lane Stadium.
As a former military institution, Virginia Tech is a unique civilian-military community with the Corps of Cadets. The Corps consists of over 1,000 students studying leadership in Army ROTC, Navy ROTC, Air Force ROTC and its unique Citizen-Leader Track.
When it comes to sports, Blacksburg has a rich tradition in college football. The Virginia Tech Hokies boast the nation’s longest active bowl streak with 23 consecutive postseason appearances. When looking for a packed football stadium in southwest Virginia, look no further than Lane Stadium. Holding over 66,000 fans every home game, the Hokie Nation knows how to celebrate on Gameday.
