Transferring into Engineering Virginia Tech's College of Engineering has a long and successful history of attracting qualified transfer students.
Emphasis is placed on communication with community college faculty and students.
Each year, advisors and faculty from the College visit selected VCCS campuses to talk with VCCS students, faculty , and advisors. Various programs, such as orientation and a pizza party, are held for transfer students to aid them in acclimating to Virginia Tech. The Leo A. Padis Scholarship is available to qualified VCCS transfer students. Applications are mailed to the VCCS schools, and VCCS students are invited to apply. The College strives to be proactive in providing information to potential transfer students.