The university annually establishes baseline specifications for each new entering class. Transfer students are subject to the requirement that was in place for students at the same class level into which they enter. Broad specifications are announced mid-May for students entering in the fall of the next academic year. Some departments and colleges recommend a specific configuration from among the options outlined by the university. Complete information about the requirement will be mailed to all students who accept the offer of admission.
Financial aid is available to assist students in their computer purchases.
No student will be denied admission to Virginia Tech based on an inability to purchase a computer . While the computer requirement imposes an additional financial obligation on students, there are several solutions and means to make it affordable and practical for students. While these plans tend to be more costly overall, the payment schedule could be more convenient for some, such as students receiving financial aid. Scholarship Recipients Check the guidelines for your particular scholarship to determine what computer-related expenses may be covered. In some cases, the monies cannot be applied to the purchase price of a computer, but may be used to lease a computer.