Graduate School Bulletin
A publication of the Graduate School for Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators
Postings are distributed to the Graduate Program Directors and Coordinators listservs on the 1st and 16th of each month and are also available on our public blog: https://monthlymemo.graduateschool.vt.edu/
June 1, 2026
In this bulletin:
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. GPD/GC Meeting Reminder
2. Summer Pre-Arrival Zoom Sessions for Incoming Graduate Students
Deadlines & Dates to Remember
None at this time.
Policy Updates
None at this time.
Administrative Announcements
3. GLC Closure and Graduate School Services Jun 8-Aug 16
4. Supporting International Students Facing Summer Hardship
Announcements for Distribution to Students
5. Summer Writing Drop-Inns Begin June 5
Meetings, Workshops, & Events
1. GPD/GC Meeting Reminder
Wednesday, June 3, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
This is a reminder of the upcoming monthly Graduate Program Director and Graduate Coordinator meeting. If you are not currently included in the calendar invitation or need access to the Teams channel, please email gsdean@vt.edu.
2. Summer Pre-Arrival Zoom Sessions for Incoming Graduate Students
Please share this opportunity with incoming graduate students as appropriate. The Graduate School has organized 12 sessions for incoming graduate students that cover a broad range of topics, including getting started as a student, health insurance and immunizations, finding community, managing your assistantship, and more. All sessions will be on Zoom over the summer and are open to graduate students at any campus. More information can be found on the Orientation and Welcome Events webpage.
Administrative Announcements
3. GLC closure and Graduate School services Jun 8-Aug 16
The GLC will be closed to the public, including all graduate students, between June 8 – August 16 due to renovations in the Squires Student Center. All GLC swipe card access will be terminated during this period and Graduate School personnel will be working remotely.
There will be no drop-in student services. Graduate students and others may contact the Graduate School by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the direct email of the person they are trying to reach. Zoom meetings can be scheduled as usual.
- Bryan Hanson/Ombuds services will be available in the Newman Library in Room 427 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Students may schedule in-person meetings in this space.
- The weekly GLC Cafe will be moved to the CID.
- Notary services must be arranged in advance by emailing to grads@vt.edu or to the individual notaries to set up an appointment.
4. Supporting International Students Facing Summer Hardship
A resource guide developed by the Cranwell International Center and other campus offices is now available to help advisors and staff support international students facing hardship this summer due to immigration uncertainty. The guide covers financial and basic needs, work authorization, mental health, and academic progress.
The guide is stored in the GPD Teams channel here: International Student Summer Support. If you do not have access, please email gsdean@vt.edu.
Announcements for Distribution to Students
The notice(s) in this section have been shared with graduate students through the Graduate School channels, but we ask that you consider sharing it with individual students or student groups as you see fit.
5. Summer Writing Drop-Inns Begin June 5
June 5th, 2026 – Drillfield Room, Inn at Virginia Tech
June 8th, 2026 – Drillfield Room, Inn at Virginia Tech
June 17th, 2026 – Newman 207A Classroom, Newman Library
The Graduate School will be hosting summer Writing Drop-Inns at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Newman Library this summer. Times and additional dates are to be determined.
Students are invited to enjoy continuing momentum and productivity with fellow graduate students and work at their own pace in a quiet, supportive environment. No registration is required. Snacks and coffee will be provided. A limited number of monitors will be available on a first-come-first-served basis. More information can be found on the Professional Development Workshops webpage under “Writing Series.” Questions and/or accommodation requests can be sent to Will Hutton at wdh@vt.edu.