Updates on Graduate Education at VT
Fall 2014 graduates should submit their Application for Degree/Certificate through HokieSpa no later than October 1, 2014 in order to have their name listed in the spring commencement bulletin.
See http://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/commencement_deadlines for more information.
The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. October’s topic: Graduation Guidelines
When: October 6, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: https://virginiatech.webex.com/virginiatech/j.php?ED=293561567&UID=508438147&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password)
For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu
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A video is available for those who missed the September, Start of Semester Defense Exception (SSDE) webinar. The video may be downloaded via YouTube or iTunes U.
The SSDE request form may be downloaded here.
For information on degree completion guidelines and deadlines see Graduate School site.
For assistance, in reference to the Graduation 101 Series contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu .
The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. Below is the schedule for the Fall Semester.
September 1, 2014 Topic: Start of Semester Defense Exception (SSDE)
October 6, 2014 Topic: Graduation Guidelines for Graduate Students
November 3, 2014 Topic: Removing the Mystery of the ETD Review
December 1, 2014 Topic: Preparing for Graduation – Final steps for completing your degree
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: https://virginiatech.webex.com
For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu
Orientation Programs:
New graduate student orientation hosted by the Graduate School will be in the auditorium in the Graduate Life Center (GLC) on Friday, August 22, 9:00-11:00. Morning refreshments will be served 8:30-9:00 in the lobby.
We also provide a variety of information sessions and activities to help new students get started in their graduate career, including an information fair in the GLC between August 18-22. The fair features more than 50 campus and community organizations and services.
Detailed information about the orientation and Welcome Week activities>>
Getting Started as a Student:
An online guide is also available for new students to help them get started. The guide includes information and links to a variety of campus services, including student ID cards, class schedule and registration, tuition payment, policies, health history and immunization requirements, financial resources, campus life and more. Visit the online guide>> .
If you have any questions or concerns about getting started at Virginia Tech, please contact us by phone at 540.231.9561 or by email.
Starting Monday, May 19, the Graduate School’s Blacksburg offices in the GLC will operate with summer hours, opening at 9:00am each day and closing at 4:00pm. The summer schedule will be in effect through Friday, Aug 1. Regular business hours (8-5) will resume on Aug 4. When the Graduate School is open but the GLC is closed, visitors may access Graduate School offices through the entrance door facing Squires Student Center.
The Graduate Life Center remains accessible 24/7 to all graduate students with a valid Hokie Passport. A secure drop box is available for form submissions immediately outside GLC 120.
The Graduate School invites all graduating graduate students and their friends and families to its spring commencement ceremony. The event will be streamed live on VT’s website. Doctoral candidates and their hooding professors should report to the Spring Road side of Cassell Coliseum to check in between 10:30-11:30am. Master’s, education specialist and certificate candidates should report to Cassell Coliseum between 10:30-11:30am and follow the signage to the check-in location in Gym 213.
For questions contact grads@vt.edu
A video is available for those who missed the May Preparing for Graduation webinar. Please download video here . See Graduate School website http://graduateschool.vt.edu/academics/degree_completion for information on degree completion guidelines and deadlines.
For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu
The Graduate School will be hosting monthly Graduation 101 Webinars. A webinar is a web conferencing and eLearning environment in real time. Webinar participants will need a computer with Internet access, microphone and speakers to fully participate. May’s topic: Preparing for Graduation – Final steps for completing your degree
When: Friday, May 2, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Online
Meeting Number: 645 026 642
Meeting Password: (This meeting does not require a password)
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To join the online meeting
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1. Go to https://virginiatech.webex.com/virginiatech/j.php?ED=274584262&UID=508438147&RT=MiMxMQ%3D%3D
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: (This meeting does not require a password.)
4. Click "Join".
For assistance, contact Marija Telbis-Forster mtelbisf@vt.edu