Virginia Tech's 2,600-acre campus in Blacksburg is known for its Hokie Stone architecture, with all first-year students required to live on campus in halls including Ambler Johnston, Pritchard, and Eggleston.
Enrollment
38,294
Total Students
Freshman Class
9,574
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Jan 15-16, 2027
Next: Spring 2027
Acceptance Rate
60%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Spring 2027 Move-In Details
First-year and transfer students registered for Orientation can move in starting at 8 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15. Returning students move in Saturday, Jan. 16.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (9)
Reserved for first-year students
Ambler Johnston Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyCampbell East
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year onlyCochrane Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year onlyEggleston Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
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Johnson Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year onlyMiles Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year onlyPritchard Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlySlusher Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year onlyWhitehurst Hall
Traditional · Single-sex
First-year only
Residence halls (15)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Campbell Main
Traditional · Coed
Harper Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Hillcrest Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Hoge Hall
Traditional · Coed
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New Hall West
New Residence Hall East
Suite-style · Coed
Newman Hall
Traditional · Coed
O'Shaughnessy Hall
Traditional · Coed
Payne Hall
Pearson Hall East
Traditional · Coed
Pearson Hall West
Traditional · Coed
Peddrew-Yates Hall
Suite-style · Coed
The Creativity and Innovation District Residence Hall
Upper Quad Hall North
Traditional · Coed
Vawter Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Registration
Spring 2027 class registration
Virginia Tech- Course request periodListed as tentative on the registrar's page.October 20 - November 3, 2026
- Add/drop beginsAdd/drop times begin at 7 a.m.December 7, 2026
Costs
Room & Board
$15,032
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
- Walgreens4.3 miles
- Walmart4.4 miles
- Target4.7 miles
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Dates last checked October 2026.